Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
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Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
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Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
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Gastric irritation
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
Type
Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Color
Purple
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellowish Green
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Soil Type
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Loamy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
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Dry, Warm
Facts about
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.
- Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
- They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
Other Countries
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Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Top Importer
United States of America
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Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Ribes uva-crispa
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Ribes grossularia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Malpighiales
Saxifragales
Family
Clusiaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
G. mangostana
R. uva-crispa
Generic Group
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Saxifrage
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Gooseberry
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Gooseberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Gooseberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Gooseberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Gooseberry with peel is 63.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry is Malpighiales and Saxifragales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.