Mangosteen
This plant is a species of an evergreen tree of clusiaceae growing in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. The fruits have the form of round, dark purple berries 4 to 7 cm in diameter, covered with dry, thick, dark purple peel. Their pulp contains several (6-8) seeds, is white, juicy, has sweet and sour taste resembling wild strawberry, apricot, orange and pineapple.
Product information
Mangosteen fruits are valued for their content of nutrients (antioxidants, minerals and enzymes).
They are usually consumed raw, in a form of juice, syrup or concentrate. The pulp without pits is used for production of jams made from fruit stewed with sugar and clovers. Mangosteen can be also preserved by cooking in brown sugar.
At present, mangosteen fruits are widely used in pharmacological industry.
Mangosteen also has prophylactic effects: boosts the immune system and inhibits the aging process due to its antioxidant properties.