Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
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Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Side Effects
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Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
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)
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
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Season
Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Color
Purple
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Climatic Conditions
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Warm to hot climate
Facts about
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.
- In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
- The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
- Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.
Other Countries
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Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Italy
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Olea europaea
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Olea europaea
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Clusiaceae
Oleaceae
Species
G. mangostana
O. europaea
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Olive
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Olive are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Olive Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Olive is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Olive with peel is 63.00 kcal and 115.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 115.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Olive 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 Olive is Malpighiales and Lamiales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Olive belongs to Oleaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.