Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
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Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
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Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
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Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
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, 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
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
North America
Soil Type
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Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
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Warm
Facts about
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.
- Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
- They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
- Cranberries do not grow in water.
Top Producer
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United States of America
Other Countries
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Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Thailand
United States of America
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Malpighiales
Ericales
Family
Clusiaceae
Ericaceae
Species
G. mangostana
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Cranberry
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Cranberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Cranberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Cranberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Cranberry with peel is 63.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Cranberry 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 Cranberry is Malpighiales and Ericales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.