Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
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Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Side Effects
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Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
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
Melon, Tree fruit
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
Color
Purple
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Orange
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Mexico, Central America
Soil Type
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Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
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Warm, Without frosts
Facts about
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.
- Papaya seeds show contraceptive effects in male monkeys.
- Their seeds are used as a replacement for black pepper in some nations due to peppery taste.
- Papaya is known by funny names like paw paw or papaw and the mamao.
Other Countries
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Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Mexico
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Carica papaya
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Carica Papaya
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Malpighiales
Brassicales
Family
Clusiaceae
Caricaceae
Species
G. mangostana
C. papaya
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Papaya
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Papaya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Papaya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Papaya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Papaya with peel is 63.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Papaya 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 Papaya is Malpighiales and Brassicales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.