The mangosteen is an uncommon fruit that originated in areas through south east Asia such as Thailand and Malaysia but can now be found in Hawaii and Puerto Rico. As this is an imported fruit it normally is not cheap to buy but there are a number of reasons why you should buy it.
It Tastes Great
The fruit is about the size of and apple with a purple skin that can be about half an inch thick. Once you break through the skin you are face with a beautiful white segmented fruit with anywhere between four and eight segments. The flavour is very full on but the main benefits do not come from the segments.
Mangosteen Contains Xanthone
Xanthone is a relatively new component and the mangosteen contains about 20% of all the different xanthones discovered so far. The fruit on the inside does not contain any xanthones but pure mangosteen juice does because it contains the fruit and the skin.
Some of the benefits of xanthone include anti-inflammatory properties, anti-allergic, and anti convulsant abilities amongst other things.
Additional Nutrients
Not only does mangosteen juice contain xanthone but you also get a very large amount of nutrients and minerals. These include, but are not limited to potassium, iron and calcium and vitimans such as C, B1, B2 and B6.
Mangosteen Contains Antioxidants
When it comes to antioxidants the mangosteen is considered a super food. As I mentioned before the benefits are in the skin and it is believed that the as a whole it can help. There is some strong evidence that the mangosteen can help to fight cancer in the early stages as well as helping enlarged prostate.
Is it Worth the Money?
Mangosteen juice when you buy it in its purest form can be expensive and the main reason for this is because it is an imported fruit. You will often find cheaper deals but if you want it for its nutrients and minerals then stay with the more expensive options.
The cheaper drinks tend only to have the fruit from the middle which hardly contains any nutrients but on the other hand it is very tasty.
The skin can taste quite disgusting because it is full of tannins and other chemicals which for a certain level of protection against insects so you will often find other fruits mixed into the juice to make it taste better.
There are more benefits to mangosteen juice and you can find more information out at the Food & Drink site.
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