Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
NA
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
NA
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
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, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
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
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Winter
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Color
Purple
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Orange
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Burma, China, India, Japan
Soil Type
NA
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Facts about
NA
- Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
- A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Other Countries
NA
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Japan
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Diospyros kaki
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Malpighiales
Ericales
Family
Clusiaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
G. mangostana
D. kaki
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Japanese Persimmon
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 63.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Japanese Persimmon belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Purple Mangosteen and Japanese Persimmon is Malpighiales and Ericales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.