Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
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Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
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Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
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Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Inside Color
Magenta
White
Origin
Europe
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
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Facts about
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.
Top Producer
United States of America
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Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
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Top Importer
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United States of America
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Sambucus
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Dipsacales
Malpighiales
Family
Adoxaceae
Clusiaceae
Species
S. nigra
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Moschatel
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Difference Between Elderberry and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Elderberry and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Purple Mangosteen with peel is 73.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Purple Mangosteen belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Elderberry and Purple Mangosteen is Dipsacales and Malpighiales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.