Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
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Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
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Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
Side Effects
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Allergic reaction
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, 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
Season
Winter
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
China, Japan
Soil Type
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Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
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Cold, Hot, Without frosts
Facts about
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.
- The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
Other Countries
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Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Thailand
China
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Pyrus communis
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Pyrus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Clusiaceae
Rosaceae
Species
G. mangostana
P. communis
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Pear
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Pear are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Pear Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Pear is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Pear with peel is 63.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Pear 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 Pear is Malpighiales and Rosales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Pear belongs to Rosaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.