We had the luxury of having lots of Mangosteens for two days straight, thanks to Rose's sister who came for a visit from Australia. All she wants to eat are Durians and Mangosteens for the past two days before flying back home. Over here, we call Durian as 'King of fruits' and Mangosteens as 'Queen of fruits', I guess based on their uniqueness in terms of outlook, taste and smell.
There are also a saying that eating Durians will make you feel heaty while eating Mangosteens can help to reduce the heaty as Mangosteen works as a cooling agent. That is why both fruits usually ripped almost at the same time. Life is all about Balance.
While I was finishing the leftovers of Mangosteens, suddenly I have a thought that it might be fun to write a post about this very special and unique fruit.
Mangosteen is a seasonal and a native plant to Southeast Asia, Mangosteen trees are very rare and hard to grow due to its sensitivity to the soil and water consumption. We only get to see Mangosteen maybe once or twice per year and it gets pricey due to the low supply.
Mangosteen is a dark purple (when ripped) fruit with white, juicy flesh, which tasted sweet and a bit sour. It is also loaded with tones of health benefits from the shell to the flesh of this fruit.
~ Rich in Vitamins and Minerals: Mangosteen provides a variety of essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber while being low in calories.
~ Antioxidant Properties: Mangosteen contains vitamins with antioxidant capacity, as well as a unique class of antioxidant compounds known as xanthones.
~ Anticancer Properties: The xanthones in mangosteen may protect against cancer
~ Blood Sugar Control: Plant compounds and fiber in mangosteen may contribute to reduced blood sugar.
~ Boosts Immunity: Mangosteen may increase your number of immune cells and reduce inflammation, potentially boosting immune health.
~ Skin Care: The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds in mangosteen may protect skin cells from damage.
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Do you know that by looking at the flower petals shape at the bottom of the Mangosteen shell, you are able to know how many pieces of white fleshy fruits inside? Let me show you the magic!
How do you know the Mangosteen is ripe? When the outer shell is soft and easy to cut or squeeze open with both hands. Be careful when you open and peel, the purple colour juice from the shell can make a stain to your clothes and skin, just like the Dragon fruits.
I know it's not easy to get fresh Mangosteen in countries beside Southeast Asia, but if you do get the chance to come here and during the fruiting season, I totally recommend you to try this amazing fruit. There are also bottled Mangosteen juice to be found in the markets, but it will never be as good as the real thing!
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