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Mangosteen is a tropical fruit about the size of a tangerine, averaging five to seven centimeters in diameter. It has a thick, smooth, leathery, burgundy-colored shell with about four to eight flat and woody lobes arranged in a rosette at the apex. Encased in the thick skin are an average of five or six triangular floral-scented segments of white, juicy, soft flesh, which is either seedless or contains just a few flat seeds. The number of lobes at the outer apex of the fruit actually correlates to the number of segments inside. Mangosteens offer a sweet-tart tropical flavor with notes of lychee, peach, strawberry, pineapple, and caramel or butter.
Mangosteens are available early summer through early winter.
The Mangosteen, botanically named Garcinia magostana, is also nicknamed the “Queen of Fruits”. The trees are cultivated primarily on small-scale farms and sold at local markets throughout Southeast Asia. Thailand is the largest producer and exporter, responsible for about half of the world’s supply, with cultivation also occurring in southern Vietnam, Burma, Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and the Philippines. Outside of Southeast Asia, they have thrived especially well in southern India and northeastern Australia. They also grow on a small commercial scale in about 15 or so countries throughout Central America and the Caribbean. The United States does not grow Mangosteen commercially, but they are sometimes found at local markets in Hawaii, thanks to local growers who have nurtured this challenging tree. Until 2007, importation of Mangosteen was actually illegal in the United States over fears of introducing the Asian fruit fly to domestic crops. Today, imported Mangosteens from Southeast Asia must first be irradiated to eliminate the pest. Most Mangosteens in the US come from Thailand, where they are available year-round, and from Mexico and Guatemala, which have a peak season in the summer.
Mangosteen offers a variety of essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and has been used to treat an array of health concerns, from blood sugar control, to weight loss, to maintaining healthy skin, though more studies on the fruit’s health benefits are needed to support certain correlations. Mangosteen also contains a unique type of plant compound called xanthones, which have shown remarkable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may lower the risk of certain diseases. Xanthones have even been praised as having anticancer activities, and in traditional medicine, Mangosteen has been promoted as an alternative cancer treatment, thanks to its potential ability to combat free radicals and improve the immune system.
Mangosteens are most commonly used is raw applications, and are eaten fresh or juiced. Ripe fruits will be soft, yielding to pressure, and can be scored around the middle and then peeled fairly easily, despite the thick skin. Use a sharp knife to cut through the shell all the way around the middle, and lift off the top half. Be careful when removing the flesh from the other side, as the shell contains a purple juice that will stain. Mangosteens can also be canned or frozen, though some say that these methods compromise the delicate flavor and texture. Mangosteens are most often used for sweet applications like baked goods, beverages, and sorbet or ice cream, but are also used in curry dishes in parts of Thailand and Goa. Companion ingredients include, citrus, apple, pineapple, banana, kiwi, watermelon, pomegranate, butter, and vanilla. Mangosteens can bruise easily, which causes the inner flesh to harden, and they do not ripen any further once they are picked, so the fruit will start to degrade after it is harvested. Fresh fruits stored at room temperature should be consumed within a couple of days, while fruits kept in storage around 10 degrees Celsius (note that this is slightly warmer than the standard refrigerator setting of 4 degrees Celsius) may last up to a few weeks.
European colonists stumbled upon the Mangosteen in Southeast Asia, and because the fruit spoiled so quickly, a rumor spread that Queen Victoria would reward anyone who could bring her the fresh fruit. Whether that were true or not, it was enough to inspire the Mangosteen’s widely-accepted title as the “Queen of Fruits." Her King? Another beloved Southeast Asian fruit called durian, also known as the “King of Fruits.” According to Chinese philosophy, the primary forces that influence the body’s health are elements of cold and hot, or yin and yang. Following this concept of dualism, Mangosteens supply the cool element to offset the heat of durian, and so this royal pair is often eaten together in Asia.
Mangosteen has been growing wild since ancient times, and is native to select regions of Southeast Asia, presumably originating in Malaysia and the Sunda Islands of Indonesia. Some evidence suggests that the tree may have been first domesticated in Thailand or Burma. It was being grown in expertly controlled English greenhouses in the mid 1800s, and its culture was later introduced into the Western Hemisphere, where it became established in many West Indian islands, notably Jamaica, and later on in the mainland of Central America in countries like Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, and Ecuador. The United States Department of Agriculture received seeds from Java in 1906 from food explorer, David Fairchild. However, cultivation proved to be difficult, and small-scale attempts made in California and Florida have not faired well. Mangosteen grows on ultra-tropical, slow-growing evergreen trees that require high humidity and heavy rainfall, are picky about elevation, and can’t withstand temperature below 4.5 degrees Celsius. Hence, Mangosteen generally does not prosper outside the tropics.
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Description/Taste
Mangosteen is a tropical fruit about the size of a tangerine, averaging five to seven centimeters in diameter. It has a thick, smooth, leathery, burgundy-colored shell with about four to eight flat and woody lobes arranged in a rosette at the apex. Encased in the thick skin are an average of five or six triangular floral-scented segments of white, juicy, soft flesh, which is either seedless or contains just a few flat seeds. The number of lobes at the outer apex of the fruit actually correlates to the number of segments inside. Mangosteens offer a sweet-tart tropical flavor with notes of lychee, peach, strawberry, pineapple, and caramel or butter.
Seasons/Availability
Mangosteens are available early summer through early winter.
Current Facts
The Mangosteen, botanically named Garcinia magostana, is also nicknamed the “Queen of Fruits”. The trees are cultivated primarily on small-scale farms and sold at local markets throughout Southeast Asia. Thailand is the largest producer and exporter, responsible for about half of the world’s supply, with cultivation also occurring in southern Vietnam, Burma, Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and the Philippines. Outside of Southeast Asia, they have thrived especially well in southern India and northeastern Australia. They also grow on a small commercial scale in about 15 or so countries throughout Central America and the Caribbean. The United States does not grow Mangosteen commercially, but they are sometimes found at local markets in Hawaii, thanks to local growers who have nurtured this challenging tree. Until 2007, importation of Mangosteen was actually illegal in the United States over fears of introducing the Asian fruit fly to domestic crops. Today, imported Mangosteens from Southeast Asia must first be irradiated to eliminate the pest. Most Mangosteens in the US come from Thailand, where they are available year-round, and from Mexico and Guatemala, which have a peak season in the summer.
Nutritional Value
Mangosteen offers a variety of essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and has been used to treat an array of health concerns, from blood sugar control, to weight loss, to maintaining healthy skin, though more studies on the fruit’s health benefits are needed to support certain correlations. Mangosteen also contains a unique type of plant compound called xanthones, which have shown remarkable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may lower the risk of certain diseases. Xanthones have even been praised as having anticancer activities, and in traditional medicine, Mangosteen has been promoted as an alternative cancer treatment, thanks to its potential ability to combat free radicals and improve the immune system.
Applications
Mangosteens are most commonly used is raw applications, and are eaten fresh or juiced. Ripe fruits will be soft, yielding to pressure, and can be scored around the middle and then peeled fairly easily, despite the thick skin. Use a sharp knife to cut through the shell all the way around the middle, and lift off the top half. Be careful when removing the flesh from the other side, as the shell contains a purple juice that will stain. Mangosteens can also be canned or frozen, though some say that these methods compromise the delicate flavor and texture. Mangosteens are most often used for sweet applications like baked goods, beverages, and sorbet or ice cream, but are also used in curry dishes in parts of Thailand and Goa. Companion ingredients include, citrus, apple, pineapple, banana, kiwi, watermelon, pomegranate, butter, and vanilla. Mangosteens can bruise easily, which causes the inner flesh to harden, and they do not ripen any further once they are picked, so the fruit will start to degrade after it is harvested. Fresh fruits stored at room temperature should be consumed within a couple of days, while fruits kept in storage around 10 degrees Celsius (note that this is slightly warmer than the standard refrigerator setting of 4 degrees Celsius) may last up to a few weeks.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
European colonists stumbled upon the Mangosteen in Southeast Asia, and because the fruit spoiled so quickly, a rumor spread that Queen Victoria would reward anyone who could bring her the fresh fruit. Whether that were true or not, it was enough to inspire the Mangosteen’s widely-accepted title as the “Queen of Fruits." Her King? Another beloved Southeast Asian fruit called durian, also known as the “King of Fruits.” According to Chinese philosophy, the primary forces that influence the body’s health are elements of cold and hot, or yin and yang. Following this concept of dualism, Mangosteens supply the cool element to offset the heat of durian, and so this royal pair is often eaten together in Asia.
Geography/History
Mangosteen has been growing wild since ancient times, and is native to select regions of Southeast Asia, presumably originating in Malaysia and the Sunda Islands of Indonesia. Some evidence suggests that the tree may have been first domesticated in Thailand or Burma. It was being grown in expertly controlled English greenhouses in the mid 1800s, and its culture was later introduced into the Western Hemisphere, where it became established in many West Indian islands, notably Jamaica, and later on in the mainland of Central America in countries like Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, and Ecuador. The United States Department of Agriculture received seeds from Java in 1906 from food explorer, David Fairchild. However, cultivation proved to be difficult, and small-scale attempts made in California and Florida have not faired well. Mangosteen grows on ultra-tropical, slow-growing evergreen trees that require high humidity and heavy rainfall, are picky about elevation, and can’t withstand temperature below 4.5 degrees Celsius. Hence, Mangosteen generally does not prosper outside the tropics.
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Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 40 days ago, 3/04/21 Sharer's comments : Mangosteen from Miami Fruit 
Specialty Produce
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock Street San Diego, CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 47 days ago, 2/25/21 
Super Indo Depok Town Center
Near Depok, Jawa Barat, IndonesiaAbout 49 days ago, 2/22/21 Sharer's comments : manggis 
inago gro
Near Bogor, Jawa Barat, IndonesiaAbout 87 days ago, 1/15/21 Sharer's comments : manggis 
Central market of Athens Greece 🇬🇷
Athinagoras LTD
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens G-43 00302104830298 About 96 days ago, 1/07/21 Sharer's comments : Mangosteens 
durian warso farm
Near Bogor, West Java, IndonesiaAbout 98 days ago, 1/04/21 Sharer's comments : manggis 
Super Indo Cinere
Near Ciputat, Banten, IndonesiaAbout 302 days ago, 6/14/20 Sharer's comments : manggis 
pasar anyar
Near Bogor, Jawa Barat, IndonesiaAbout 392 days ago, 3/16/20 Sharer's comments : manggis 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 399 days ago, 3/10/20 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 403 days ago, 3/06/20 
Jumbo Santa Fe
Near Medellin, Antioquia, ColombiaAbout 410 days ago, 2/28/20 Sharer's comments : Textura y sabor del trópico 
Dean's Produce
Dean's Produce - Broadway
Near Millbrae, California, United States451 Broadway Millbrae CA 94030 650-692-1042 https://www.deansproducemarkets.com About 416 days ago, 2/22/20 Sharer's comments : Nice availability. 
Pacific Super Market
Pacific Supermarket - Southgate ave
Near Daly City, California, United States1420 Southgate Ave Daly City CA 94015 650-994-1688 http://www.pacificsupermarket.com About 417 days ago, 2/21/20 Sharer's comments : Nice. 
Super Indo Cinere
Near Ciputat, Banten, IndonesiaAbout 422 days ago, 2/15/20 Sharer's comments : manggis di superindo cinere depok 
Blok M Square carrefour
Near Pulo, Jakarta, IndonesiaAbout 433 days ago, 2/05/20 Sharer's comments : manggis di carrefour blok m jakarta selatan 
Seafood City Super Market
Seafood City - Colorado Blvd
Near Glendale, California, United States2700 Colorado Blvd #140 Los Angeles CA 90041 323-543-2660 http://www.seafoodcity.com About 436 days ago, 2/02/20 
99 Ranch Market jakarta selatan
Near Pulo, Jakarta, IndonesiaAbout 441 days ago, 1/27/20 Sharer's comments : manggis di ranch market jakarta selatan 
Seafood City Supermarket
Seafood City Supermarket - Irvine
Near South Coast Metro, California, United States2180 Barranca Pkwy Irvine CA 92606 949-208-3487 http://www.seafoodcity.com About 444 days ago, 1/25/20 
Duta Mas Fatmawati hari hari swalayan
Near Pulo, Jakarta, IndonesiaAbout 448 days ago, 1/20/20 Sharer's comments : manggis di hari hari market jakarta selatan 
Pasar Modern BSD City
Near Pondok Pucung, Banten, IndonesiaAbout 472 days ago, 12/27/19 Sharer's comments : manggis di pasar modern bsd tangerang 
4 Seasons Bio - Organic Food Market
4SeasonsBio
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceNikis 30 About 523 days ago, 11/07/19 Sharer's comments : Mangosteens 💛💛💛 
De Groene Weg Slagerij Markthal
Groente Fruit
Near Rotterdam, South Holland, NetherlandsAbout 529 days ago, 11/01/19 Sharer's comments : Mangosteen 
Esentai gourmet
South Holland, NetherlandsAbout 533 days ago, 10/28/19 Sharer's comments : Mangosteen delivered to Almaty and sold at Esentai gourmet store 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 574 days ago, 9/17/19 
Central market of Athens Greece
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 586 days ago, 9/05/19 Sharer's comments : Mangosteen 🍃 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 588 days ago, 9/03/19 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 592 days ago, 8/30/19 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 603 days ago, 8/19/19 
Central market of Athens - Greece
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 616 days ago, 8/06/19 Sharer's comments : Mangosteen 😋 
88 Food Market
Near San Leandro, California, United StatesAbout 618 days ago, 8/04/19 
Berkeley Bowl
Near Berkeley, California, United StatesAbout 619 days ago, 8/03/19 
Monterey Market
Near Berkeley, California, United StatesAbout 619 days ago, 8/03/19 
99 Ranch
Near Albany, California, United StatesAbout 619 days ago, 8/03/19 
Seafood City
Near Vallejo, California, United StatesAbout 620 days ago, 8/02/19 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 621 days ago, 8/01/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh ones available inside! So delicious 
Sasoun Produce
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United States5116 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles CA 90029 1-323-928-2829 About 627 days ago, 7/26/19 
H-Mart
Near San Diego, CA, United StatesAbout 627 days ago, 7/26/19 
pasar cisarua
Near Leuwimalang, West Java, IndonesiaAbout 631 days ago, 7/21/19 Sharer's comments : mamgosteen at pasar cisarua puncak west java 
Sasoun Produce
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United States5116 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles CA 90029 1-323-928-2829 About 633 days ago, 7/20/19 Sharer's comments : Just a display, fresher ones always available! 
Duta Mas Fatmawati
Near Pulo, Jakarta, IndonesiaAbout 634 days ago, 7/18/19 Sharer's comments : mangosteen at hari hari swalayan south jakarta 
Tiong Bahru Wet Market
Near Singapore, Singapore30 Seng Poh Rd Singapore Singapore 168898 About 637 days ago, 7/15/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh fruit , mangosteen 
Meidi-Ya Supermarket
Meidi - Ya Supermarket
Near Singapore, Singapore177 River Valley Road Liang Court Shopping Centre Singapore 179030 63391111 About 638 days ago, 7/14/19 Sharer's comments : Mangosteen imported from Thailand ! 
Tekka Centre 竹脚中心
Tekka Wet Market
Near Singapore, Singapore665 Buffalo Rd. L1 Tekka Center Singapore 210666 About 640 days ago, 7/12/19 Sharer's comments : Tekka Wet Market is a vibrant market of fruit and vegetables in Singapore. Mangosteens are as common as Starbucks ! 
Takashimaya Department Store Food Hall and Market
Takashimaya Basement Food Hall
Near Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan035-361-1111 About 648 days ago, 7/04/19 Sharer's comments : Takashimaya Food Hall and Market source fruits and vegetables grown in Japan and abroad. 
Sasoun Produce
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United States5116 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles CA 90029 323-928-2829 About 655 days ago, 6/28/19 
4 Seasons Bio - Organic Food Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 693 days ago, 5/21/19 Sharer's comments : Mangosteen 🎈 
Nijiya Market
Near San Diego, CA, United StatesAbout 707 days ago, 5/07/19 
New Loon Moon Supermarket | 新龍門行
New Moon Supermarket
Near Upper Woburn PlaceEuston Road (Stop L), United KingdomAbout 718 days ago, 4/26/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh Mangosteen in London ! |
