Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
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Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
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Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
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Chances of sunburn
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, Best to drink warm water with lime on an empty stomach, 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
Type
Tropical
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Inside Color
White
Light Green
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
India
Soil Type
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Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
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Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.
- Lime is the called as the powerhouse of flavors.
- Fresh lime juice is so acidic that it can dissolve concrete.
- Limes are more fragrant and acidic than lemons.
- Persian limes are almost seedless and thorn less.
Other Countries
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Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Mexico
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Citrus aurantifolia
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Citrus aurantiifolia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Clusiaceae
Rutaceae
Species
G. mangostana
C. aurantifolia
Generic Group
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Citrus fruit
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Lime
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Lime are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Lime Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Lime is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Lime with peel is 63.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Lime 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 Lime is Malpighiales and Sapindales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Lime belongs to Rutaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.