Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Cancer prevention, Supports healthy Liver function, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Neutralizes irritable bowel syndrome, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents constipation, Prevents gall stones, Prevents high blood pressure, Helps prevent Parkinson's disease, Reduces risk of asthma, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Whitens teeth
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of puffy eyes
Hair Benefits
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Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
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Allergic reaction, May consist of poisonous seeds
Best Time to Eat
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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Arkansas Black, Sampion, Pink Lady, Cameo, Jonagold, Mc Intosh, Ananasrenette, Lobo, Pacific Rose, Yellow transparent and Bramley
Color
Purple
Green, Red, Yellow
Taste
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Sweet, Sweet-Sour
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Central Asia, Middle East Asia
Climatic Conditions
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Cold
Facts about
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.
- Apples can be as small as a pea and as big as a pumpkin.
- There are more than 8000 varieties of apples.
- Life of an Apple tree can be more than 100 years.
- Apples contain 25% air, therefore they float in water.
Other Countries
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Chile, France, India, Iran, Italy, Poland, Russia, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Russia
Top Exporter
Thailand
China
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Malus Domestica
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Malus Communis or Malus Pumila or Pyrus Malus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Clusiaceae
Rosaceae
Species
G. mangostana
M. domestica
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Apple
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Apple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Apple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Apple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Apple with peel is 63.00 kcal and 52.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Apple 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 Purple Mangosteen and Apple is Malpighiales and Rosales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Apple belongs to Rosaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Apple belongs to Malus genus of M. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.