We clean

When getting acquainted with the fruit, the problem of how to clean mangosteen is inevitable. The cutting order is reminiscent of “orange”:

• tear the stalk with leaves;
• cut the peel into a round or criss-cross pattern from above, remove;
• split the slices;
• can be cleaned by hand: a little pressure, after the cod split in half.

The peel is thick, from half a centimeter to a centimeter, however, with any method of cleaning the mangosteen, care must be taken not to touch the flesh. Otherwise, the juice will pour out.
  If you cut the mangosteen from above to the pulp, it can be removed with a spoon.

Relish

Mangosteen is consumed mostly fresh. For the local population, it is also an ingredient in all dishes - from the first to dessert, wine, pastries. The fruit is dried, dried, canned. But do not freeze: it becomes watery, "no."
  The bones are conventionally edible: they have hydrocyanic acid (low concentration).

Raw

The most useful option for consuming mangosteen. But care must be taken not to swallow the bones in the pulp.
  Ice cream, smoothies, cocktails, other desserts with fresh mangosteen - exotic fruit.
  Washed peel is crushed with a blender, added to soups, as well as sauces (fish, meat). The dried ground raw material goes as seasoning to the first dishes, salads, desserts.

Mangosteen juice

The most fragrant and healthy - freshly squeezed. In quality, it is the same as fresh mangosteen:

You can squeeze without removing the peel. It adds viscosity to the taste, so this juice is mixed with sweet fruits or sweetened.

Keep

One of the advantages of mangosteen over many tropical fruits is the preservation and ripening.
  The question of how to store mangosteen is easily solved. In a dry, warm or slightly cool place, a fresh exotic fruit does not deteriorate for three to four weeks. In the fridge - a week or two. This is one of the few exotics that can ripen in the middle lane, while maintaining beneficial properties. Washed dried mangosteen is wrapped in parchment or similar paper. Leave in a dry room. When the peel becomes a deep purple, the fruit has ripened. It is important to lay an absolutely dry fruit on ripening so that mold does not form. You can not use polyethylene, pack mangosteen tightly.

Fruit mangosteen calorie composition and nutritional value

No wonder mangosteen was called the fruit of the Gods. Its vitamin and mineral assortment plus calorie content saturates and heals a person.

Composition

Mangosteen contains the following components:

• vitamins: groups B, A, C, E, thiamine, riboflamin;
• micro and macro elements: copper, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, calcium, potassium, zinc;
• enzymes: xanthones, kakhetins, sterols, polyphenols.

Catechin and xanthones are the property of the mangosteen. They are not even in every exotic fruit. For example, xanthons in nature have about 200 species, and in the mangosteen there are 39. That is, a fifth. According to this parameter, mangosteen has no competitors among vegetables or fruits.

Calories

Mangosteen is ideal for fans of a healthy diet and dieters. Calorie content of 100 grams of pulp - 61-72 kcal. The dried or dried product is almost twice as high.

The nutritional value

100 grams of mangosteen pulp contains (g):

• proteins - 0.62-0.65;
• fats - 0.43-0.46;
• carbohydrates - 13-16.

The value is high in fiber, fructose, and glucose.

Mangosteen fruit benefits

If there are no individual contraindications, mangosteen is good for the health of people of any age.

Health

The mangosteen beneficial properties are manifested due to the chemical composition. It contains a set of vitamins, minerals, fruit antioxidants, fiber. Fruit acts as a prevention and treatment:

The fruit is useful for elderly people for the prevention of cataracts, glaucoma, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, osteoporosis, atherosclerosis. Detailed nutritional advice should be obtained from a nutritionist or family doctor.
  In mangosteen, there are unique substances (xanthones) that strengthen immunity, slow down cell aging, and inhibit oncology.

the beauty

Mangosteen synthesizes collagen, therefore it is used in cosmetology. Ladies who care about their appearance are popular with anti-aging masks. Pieces of pulp with peel, honey and cream (a tablespoon) are whipped in a blender. The mixture covers the face for a quarter of an hour. Remove with a cotton pad or swab moistened with olive oil.

Mangosteen for weight loss

Mangosteen contains vitamins and enzymes that regulate metabolism, burn fats. Therefore, it is appreciated by everyone who wants to lose weight.

However, fresh fruit is not available to everyone. They will be helped by the drug mangosteen, which appeared on the market of dietary products in Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan. Has a Certificate of State Registration of the Member States of the Customs Union and a hygienic certificate as a dietary supplement. It goes like "Syrup (concentrate) of mangosteen." The drug is effective for weight loss, approved by nutritionists. It retains the properties of fresh mangosteen, so the contraindications are similar.
  It is better to buy on the official website or from trusted suppliers. The product is concentrated, therefore, the instructions should be studied carefully.

The use in medicine of mangosteen

The healing properties, the effects of mangosteen healers in the East have been studied for centuries. Official Western science has been doing this for two hundred years.

The arsenal of oriental medicine includes mainly the components of the tree and the inedible parts of the fruits:

• decoctions of the leaves and flowers of mangosteen are prescribed for diseases of the nervous system, digestion, gynecology;
• the fluid in which the root was boiling restores the menstrual cycle;
• a decoction of leaves and bark is given for stomatitis, fever, diarrhea, cystitis, urethritis and as an antipyretic;
• infusion of leaves and peel treat inflammation of the respiratory systems, kidneys, liver, wash sick or aging skin;
• open wounds and large cuts are treated with a bark decoction to avoid blood loss.

Doctors do not neglect the skin: almost all food enzymes are concentrated here. The crushed dry raw materials cure dysentery. Hoods from the peel and bones improve the composition of the blood.

Harm and contraindications of mangosteen

Like any product, especially tropical, mangosteen is not suitable for everyone and not always:

• The fruit is prohibited for allergy sufferers, people with kidney, stomach problems (high acidity).
• The pulp contains substances that accelerate blood coagulation.
• The effect of drugs is inhibited.
• What are the benefits and harms of mangosteen for pregnant women, nursing mothers, young children, European scientists have not fully figured out. Therefore, it is better for these categories to consume it a little, after consulting a doctor.

A stop factor in eating fruit can be individual intolerance. For many, mangosteen is exotic, so you need to start dating with small portions: half or one fruit.

Conclusion

Mangosteen is best tasted in Thailand or neighboring countries. There fruits are available all year round. In the season, from April to September, the prices are cheap. Winter high. The most delicious fruits are harvested from the end of July.

Connoisseurs advise tasting magnustin wine: indescribable sensations are guaranteed.

You can bring ripe fruits home. If you want to extend the pleasure, take unripe mangosteen.

Mangosteen is an exotic fruit, whose homeland is the countries of Southeast Asia, where it is recognized as the king of fruits. Many residents of the CIS countries are familiar with fruit from trips to Thailand. This curiosity can be found on sale with us. However, given the cost of delivery, this product is not a cheap pleasure. Due to the beneficial properties of the mangosteen fruit, every year it becomes more and more popular.

Description

Before exploring the mangosteen fruit, the beneficial properties and the dangers of this product, let's find out how it looks from the outside and from the inside.

Outwardly, the mangosteen looks like an apple, covered with a thick purple-burgundy peel, which is not suitable for use in food. Under it is a juicy edible pulp of white color in the form of cloves resembling garlic. Inside the pulp you can find seeds closely adjacent to it.

Mangosteen has a light aroma and sweet and sour taste, which can be described as a combination of pineapple, citrus, strawberries, grapes, peach and apricot. The pulp of the fruit is so juicy that it directly melts in the mouth, it perfectly quenches thirst. In addition to the divine taste, mangosteen (fruit) also has useful properties (the photo of the fruit can be seen below).

Composition

Why is mangosteen so good? Fruit, the beneficial properties of which are determined by its most valuable chemical composition, has healing qualities.

First of all, mangosteen is a real storehouse of xanthones - the most powerful natural antioxidants, of which 39 out of 200 exist in nature. Xanthones are known for their ability to destroy free radicals, maintain a healthy weight, improve the body's defenses and rejuvenate it. In addition, they help improve brain activity and have a positive effect on the cardiovascular system. Their effect on the human body occurs at the cellular level. Scientists have discovered that xanthones have the property of leading to self-destruction of malignant cells.

The peel of an exotic fruit contains as many catechins as it does in green tea. These substances are known for their antimicrobial, immunomodulatory and antitumor effects.

Fruit mangosteen has beneficial properties due to the presence in a number of vitamins. The vitamin complex is represented by vitamins A, B (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine, pantothenic and folic acid), C, E and D.

What else is valuable about mangosteen fruit? The beneficial properties of the fruit are ensured by the presence of such macro- and microelements as potassium, magnesium, calcium, zinc, iron, phosphorus, manganese, etc.

The calorie content of the fruit does not exceed 72 kcal per 100 grams.

Benefit

What are the beneficial properties of mangosteen fruit?

Regular intake of this exotic fruit allows you to maintain the cardiovascular system in the right rhythm, stop headaches and get rid of insomnia.

The mangosteen fruit (its beneficial properties are still the subject of study) normalizes metabolic and digestive processes. For this reason, many nutritionists in their practice often use the fruits of mangosteen as a fat-burning agent. In addition, it is effectively used for diarrhea.

Mangosteen helps to improve the functioning of the endocrine system and establish a hormonal background.

Juice helps to recover faster after surgery, serious illness and depression. Thanks to its use, it is possible to rejuvenate and cleanse the body, as well as increase its vitality.

Mangosteen and weight loss

During the diet, experts recommend eating foods that are high in fiber and antioxidants. Such nutrition helps maintain the necessary level of vitamins in the body and feel good. It is for this reason that mangosteen fruit will come in handy. The beneficial properties of this fruit allow not only to fill up the deficiency of vitamins and microelements, but also to accelerate the metabolism and strengthen the immune system.

An important role in losing weight is also played by a purely psychological aspect, when taking mangosteen allows you to make the diet menu more tasty and varied. This makes it possible not to break with a fairly strict diet.

Contraindications

If you study mangosteen (fruit), the beneficial properties and harms of this fruit, you will find that it, like all exotic foods, can cause allergic reactions. Therefore, fruits should be taken with caution in people prone to fruit allergies.

During pregnancy, its admission is allowed if it was present in the diet earlier and was safely tolerated.

Application in traditional medicine

It is worth noting that mangosteen is not only useful for pulp. In traditional medicine of Asia, the dried peel of an exotic fruit is successfully used. Various ointments, creams, which are used to treat dermatological diseases, are made from milled powder. Means on the basis of mangosteen peel treat both a common skin rash and severe forms of eczema. Antibacterial creams for the legs, as well as for the care of problem skin, have a good effect.

As an astringent, mangosteen peel powder is used for diarrhea and dysentery.

How to choose the right fruit

When choosing a mangosteen, you should pay attention to the color of the leaves located at the top of the fetus. Their color should be bright green, not brown. The brown color of the leaves suggests that the fruit is overripe and begins to deteriorate.

A sign of ripe mangosteen is its elasticity. When pressed, the fetus should spring, and not be hard, like a watermelon peel. A unique feature of the fruit is that if it begins to rot, it is completely invisible in appearance. You can check the quality of the product only by touching it and carefully inspecting the leaves.

It is better to choose larger fruits, as they contain more pulp. In addition, mangosteen with a large number of leaves - more juicy, they have fewer seeds.

How they eat

In order to enjoy the exotic, first of all, the fruit must be correctly cut. To do this, make a circular incision through the center of the mangosteen, trying not to touch the pulp, and then open it. You can also cut off the upper part of the fetus, and eat the pulp with a spoon.

The fruit is consumed, as a rule, fresh, without being subjected to heat treatment, because the aromatic and taste qualities of the product are lost due to it.

You can store it in the refrigerator. True, the shelf life, as a rule, does not exceed 7-10 days. In those countries where mangosteen grows, it is believed that the most delicious and healthy fruit that is ripened on a tree. To bring it to us, the mangosteen is ripped off immature, but this does not affect its usefulness.

What can be cooked from it

This most valuable tropical fruit is most often used for preparing exotic salads, unusual sauces for meat and fish, fruit cocktails, mousses, soufflés, syrups, as well as sweet toppings for pies.

According to legend, a mangosteen was found by Buddha. He tasted this fruit and presented it to people as a wonderful gift of heaven for getting rid of all ailments. Therefore, mangosteen is sometimes called the Fruit of the Gods.

Mangosteen, also mangosteen, mangosteen, mangkut - an exotic fruit that almost everyone likes. After trying mangosteen, many then specifically look for where to buy mangosteen.
  The first time I tried mangosteen in Thailand. I looked at this strange fruit for a long time, completely unprepossessing, and then still decided. I was surprised that he had a very thick skin and, after cleaning the mangosteen, there was very little tasty pulp left, the size of which was about the size of a garlic head.

I can’t say that I liked the mangosteen as much as my favorite mango, but the mangosteen is delicious.

The taste of mangosteen resembles grapes, even closer in taste to rambutan, lychee or longan. However, the King of Fruits mangosteen is not named for taste, but for its useful properties, which are superior in strength to any others.

Useful properties of mangosteen

There is a lot of information on the Internet about the beneficial properties of mangosteen. But rarely do people write that the most useful is concentrated in the skin of mangosteen - these are the recently discovered antioxidants xanthones, which are much more effective than vitamins C and E. Mangosteen contains the largest number of xanthones - more than 40! This is 40 times more than, for example, in the medicinal plant Aloe. To use mangosteen for health most effectively, it is useful to eat not only the fruit, but also to make gruel from the fruit and peel. Not mangosteen juice, namely pulp, mashed potatoes- After all, the most useful is found in the amniotic pulp.

In addition to xanthones, mangosteen contains catechins, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron and vitamins. Let's see what useful properties an exotic mangosteen fruit has.

• Increases immunity, improves protein metabolism, blood composition and liver regeneration.
• Mangosteen have anti-inflammatory effect, protect the body from viral infections.
• For allergies, it’s good to eat mashed potatoes made from mangosteen.
• Mangosteen helps with stomach problems, optimizes digestion, normalizes bowel function.
• It is useful to eat several mangosteen after a meal - it helps to regulate weight by burning fat, and also controls the level of fats and sugar in the blood.
• Mangosteen slow down cell aging and prevent cancer.
• These wonderful fruits help with headaches. Mangosteen is effective even against migraines.
• Mangosteen have the most powerful antioxidant effect and, as a result, have beneficial effects on the skin.
• And it’s certainly a miracle that mangosteen helps fight diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson’s disease, gum disease, eczema, glaucoma, melanoma, leukemia.

However, it must be borne in mind that xanthones are still not well understood, therefore it is not recommended to take mangosteen puree for pregnant women, and also do not combine it with cardiac drugs.

How to choose a mangosteen fruit in the market

When choosing a mangosteen, squeeze it slightly - a good fruit should be firm to the touch, but as if springing when pressed. If the mangosteen is too hard, it is immature; too soft - spoiled.
The price for 1 kg of mangosteen in Thailand varies from 20 baht to 150, depending on the area. It is cheaper to buy mangosteen in the local market, prices in tourist places are higher.

How to eat mangosteen

First tear off the stalk. Please note that there may be ants.
  Then divide the fruit in half with your hands or with a knife.

Please note that there may be large bones in the segments of mangosteen.

Enjoy the taste and benefits of the amazing mangosteen fruit!

Mangosteen (mangosteen) is a tropical fruit from Southeast Asia that belongs to the Guttiferae family. The fruits of mangosteen are small, about the size of. The trees on which this fruit ripens reach 25 meters in height, and the first fruits appear on them only after 10 years. The mangosteen is covered with a purple skin, and inside is a white fruit core, divided into 4 to 8 segments. The more slices the fruit contains, the less seeds there are.

But the origin of mangosteen is still not fully understood. There is an assumption that this plant appeared on the Sunda Islands in Southeast Asia. The tree was first domesticated in Thailand, where it is now a national treasure.

Surprisingly, mangosteen has never been used for health in North America or Europe, although it is a folk remedy in Asia. This is due to the fact that for a very long time this fruit could not be taken out of its historical homeland.

Using

Mangosteen is one of the most delicious exotic fruits. Not only the pulp is edible, but also the seeds, and even the peel of the fruits of the mangosteen. Seeds are boiled or fried, and from the peel, after special processing, jelly is prepared.

Most often, fruits are eaten fresh, enjoying the delicate sweet and sour taste and pleasant aroma. They are rarely preserved, because during pasteurization the taste and aromatic qualities of fruits are lost. In countries where mangosteen is not exotic, jams are prepared from the fruits, not long boiling slices with brown sugar and cinnamon.

Composition

Calories - 63
   Carbohydrates - 15.5 g
   Protein - 0.50 g
   Fats - 0.4 g
   Dietary fiber - 5.10 g
   Vitamin C - 7.2mg
   Vitamin B 1 (thiamine) - 0.054 mg
   Vitamin B 2 (Riboflavin) - 0.054 mg
   Vitamin B 3 (Niacin) - 0.286mg
   Vitamin B 5 (pantothenic acid) - 0.032 mg
   Vitamin B 6 (pyridoxine) - 0.041 mg
   Sodium - 7 mg
   Potassium - 48 mg
   Calcium - 5.49 mg
   Iron - 0.17mg
   Phosphorus - 9.21 mg
   Zinc - 0.12 mg

Beneficial features

Like most tropical fruits, mangosteen can be called a small treasury of health. Mangosteen is famous for containing 40 of 200 xanthones - biologically active polyphenolic compounds. It is these xanthones that allow the use of mangosteen as an anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, antifungal and antibacterial agent.

In addition to xanthones, mangosteen also derives its medicinal properties from other components, such as polysaccharides, proanthocyanidins, quinones, sterols, stilbenes and catechins.

Mangosteen has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system. It can also be effective in treating depression, aging, obesity, skin diseases, allergies, ulcers, diabetes, diarrhea, fever and pain.

Mangosteen also helps in the development of the lymphatic system, which plays an important role in strengthening the immune system. Mangosteen achieves this with flavones and flavonoids, which increase antioxidants in the body and therefore improve overall health.

Disease treatment:

With dezentery and diarrhea: Mangosteen peel is consumed in dried and powdered form to treat diarrhea and dysentery.

For skin diseases: Mangosteen peel ointment and bear fat are good for skin diseases such as eczema.

With violations of the endocrine system: Mangosteen helps normalize hormones. It also contributes to the rejuvenation and purification of the body, increase its vitality.

Contraindications

This fruit, like any other exotic, can cause allergic reactions of the body. Refusing to use it is recommended for those people who, when consuming mangosteen, have a rash, itching, or redness on their skin.

Masks

Mangosteen helps to solve many skin problems and significantly improves its condition. Mangosteen extract does not tighten the skin, and its antioxidants are ideally suited for their use in skin care products, giving it youth and beauty.

It is believed that the first to try the purple fruit was Buddha. He appreciated the magnificent taste and healing properties of mangosteen and presented it to people, calling it “the king of fruits”.

The mangosteen fruit is considered one of the most exquisite fruits in the world. In 1637, the English traveler Freif described his impressions of this fruit: "Hesperides apples are just fables compared to mangosteen, nectarines, peaches and apricots taste poor as compared to these fruits. The aroma of mangosteen fruits combines the aromas of apricot, melon, roses , lemon and your own. " At one time, Queen Victoria (1819-1901) liked the mangosteen so much that she promised a special reward to the one who delivered his fruits fresh to England.

Growing

Mangosteen is a child of the tropics, very demanding on temperature, humidity, soil composition. To avoid the death of mangosteen, the tree should grow on soil rich in organic matter, the temperature should be in the range of 7 - 37 degrees. The conditions for the well-being of mangosteen are high atmospheric humidity, the absence of strong winds and salt water.

Mangosteen tree is a long-liver, reaching a height of 25m, but growing very slowly. The largest number of mangosteen fruits is harvested from 25–40-year-old trees, although some plants bear fruit at a respectable centenary.

Mangosteen is an asexual plant - reproduction occurs without the intervention of male cells, all flowers are both male and female, capable of self-fertilization. Such a very rare natural phenomenon is called parthenogenesis. Nectar, which attracts natural pollinators, does not form in its flowers, so neither birds nor insects curl around the mangosteen during flowering.

Storage and transportation

Mangosteen fruits are transported at a temperature of 11-13 ° C. Purchased fruits are well stored in a cool, well-ventilated area for 2 weeks. They can be stored in the refrigerator even longer.