Mangosteen Nutritional Fruit Facts

Unique for its appearance and flavour mangosteen is often revered as queen of tropical fruits.

This exotic tropical fruit is quite popular for its juicy, delicious arils all over the Asian countries and in recent years grabbing the attention of European and American fruit lovers as well!

Botanically belongs to the family of Clusiaceae; of the genus: Garcinia, and known scientifically as Garcinia mangostana.

Note the deep purple colour fruit with light green calyx. The white fruit is sweet and delicious to eat and holiday makers flock to the Balinese, Thai and Malaysian markets to purchase this delicacy.

The outer husk and skin is inedible but it is this part of the fruit which contains the beneficial Xanthones (antioxidants)

VitalXan Mangosteen tablets are the most convenient way of enjoying these antioxidants and vitamins from the whole fruit.

Mangosteen Nutritional Benefits:

Mangosteen is one of the most popular fruits containing an impressive list of essential nutrients and antioxidants for overall wellbeing.

The fruit is very low in calories, contains no saturated fats or cholesterol but is rich in fibre which is very important for individuals who are concerned about excess body weight.
Antioxidants helps the body develop resistance against free radicals.

Mangosteen is rich in Vitamin C and Xanthones which are super strength antioxidants.

The fruit is also a very good source of B complex vitamins such as Thiamine, Niacin and Folates.

These vitamins act as co-factors to help the body metabolise carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

Mangosteen also contains minerals like potassium, manganese and magnesium.

Potassium is an important component and is beneficial for overall Health.

The Mangosteen tree bears several deep purple colour fruits with a light green calyx at the stem.

Fully matured fruits measure about 3.7cm in diameter. The outer tough skin commonly known as the pericarp is normally 7/12mm thick and surrounds the rich husk.

The internal white fruit is normally 6 to 10 snowy white soft fleshy segments which are sweet, fragrant and delicious. The seeds in each segment are inedible and bitter but are reputed to contain valuable nutrients.