Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
NA
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
NA
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry
Color
Purple
Blue, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
White
Purple
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
North America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
NA
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Humid, Warm
Facts about
NA
- "I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.
- The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities".
Top Producer
NA
United States of America
Other Countries
NA
Canada
Top Importer
United States of America
Canada
Top Exporter
Thailand
Chile
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Gaylussacia brachycera
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Malpighiales
Ericales
Family
Clusiaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Garcinia
Gaylussacia
Species
G. mangostana
G. brachycera
Generic Group
Not Available
Heath
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Huckleberry
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Huckleberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Huckleberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Huckleberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Huckleberry with peel is 63.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Huckleberry 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 Huckleberry is Malpighiales and Ericales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.