Exotic Fruits of Thailand - Mangosteen

• Common name : Mangosteen
• Thai name : Mahng-koot
• Scientific name : Garcinia mangostana L.

Variety

Native variety

• Shape : globular
• Skin : thick and soft but firm, when ripe Color : when mature-pinkish red, when ripe-dark purple; flesh-white.
• Taste : sweet and scented

Preparation and eating

• 1. Use a knife to slit the skin around the middle.
• 2. Open the fruit, the segments inside will stick to the basal part.
• 3. Use a fork to eat.

Nutritional value : High calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B and C

Fruiting season : May - September

Uses : Eating fresh

Storage : Keep the fresh fruit at room temperature ( 25-30 Celsius degree ), it can be kept for 5-7 days.