Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
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Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
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Allergic reaction, Coagulation
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)
Along with meal, 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 B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Winter
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Color
Purple
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
India
Soil Type
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Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
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Humid, Warm
Facts about
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.
- There are up to 500 seeds in Jackfruit & these seeds are edible.
- Root extracts of Jackfruit tree is used to treat diarrhea, fever and asthma.
- The taste of jackfruit is combination of mango, banana, melon and papaya.
Other Countries
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Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
India
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Alismidae
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Clusiaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Garcinia
Artocarpus
Species
G. mangostana
A. heterophyllus
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Jackfruit
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Jackfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Jackfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Jackfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Jackfruit with peel is 63.00 kcal and 95.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 95.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Jackfruit belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Purple Mangosteen and Jackfruit is Malpighiales and Rosales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.