Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
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Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
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Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
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)
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
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Color
Purple
Blue, Indigo
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
North America
Soil Type
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Porous, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
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Cold
Facts about
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.
- National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
- They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
Top Producer
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United States of America
Other Countries
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Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Chile
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Vaccinium corymbosum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Malpighiales
Ericales
Family
Clusiaceae
Ericaceae
Species
G. mangostana
V. myrtillus
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Blueberry
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Blueberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Blueberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Blueberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Blueberry with peel is 63.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Blueberry 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 Blueberry is Malpighiales and Ericales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.