Mangosteen
In Asia, this fruit is so popular that it was even given royal status. And in European countries, mangosteen juice is more widespread.
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Description
Mangosteen is a plant from the Kluziev family. Mangosteen is native to the Southeast Asian region, where it is widely distributed to this day. In addition, this fruit is successfully grown in Africa, South and Central America. The largest producers are Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, India, Honduras and the Philippines.
Mangosteen fruits have a rather exotic appearance and exquisite taste. Rounded, fruits reach 3.5-7.5 centimeters in diameter, and on top are covered with a smooth and thick (6-10 mm) peel, the color of which ranges from dark purple to red-purple. Under the peel there is a snow-white juicy pulp, consisting of several slices. Each lobule contains a certain amount of egg-shaped seeds, approximately 2.5 centimeters long and 1.5 centimeters wide. The pulp tastes aromatic and sweet, with sourness, and can be compared with the taste of strawberries, peaches, and grapes.
The use of mangosteen in cooking
Due to its beneficial properties, mangosteen is widely used in cooking. Fruit pulp and mangosteen juice are especially widespread. According to reviews, mangosteen is well suited for fruit and spicy salads, milkshakes, curry sauces, soufflés, as well as for fish and seafood.
In the countries of Southeast Asia, mangosteen seeds are also eaten, which are fried or boiled.
Composition and calorie content of mangosteen
100 g of mangosteen contains 80.8 g of water, 15.9 g of carbohydrates, 1.4 g of fiber, 0.6 g of protein, 0.6 g of fat, 0.5 g of ash; vitamins: thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (PP), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6), folic acid (B9), choline (B4), ascorbic acid (C), tocopherol (E); trace elements: fluorine, zinc, copper, manganese, iodine, iron; macroelements: chlorine, phosphorus, sulfur, magnesium, sodium, calcium, potassium.
The calorie content of mangosteen is 72 kcal per 100 g of product.
Useful properties of mangosteen
In Asian countries, mangosteen is widely used in folk medicine. The pre-dried and powdered peel is used as an astringent and to treat fever and dysentery. The peel is used to make a paste that is used to treat eczema and other skin conditions. A decoction of the leaves and bark of the plant is used to treat diarrhea, urological diseases, dysentery and as an antipyretic agent. Thus, according to reviews, mangosteen helps in the treatment of many diseases.
For some time now, mangosteen juice has been widely popular in America. According to independent scientific studies, the bark of fruits contains about 40 xanthones - substances with strong antioxidant activity. Thanks to them, the juice has antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory effect, plays the role of an antibiotic and is useful for the cardiovascular system. Mangosteen juice is also effective for high blood pressure, kidney stones, arthritis, cataracts, glaucoma, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis. They also drink it for the prevention of cancer. The juice has the ability to relieve fatigue and reduce appetite. It promotes fat burning and is useful for depression, ulcers, diarrhea, allergies, neuralgia. It strengthens the immune system and slows down the aging process of the body.
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