Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Hair Benefits
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Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
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Allergic reaction, 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)
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
Type
Tropical
Citrus, Tropical
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Color
Purple
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Creamy Yellow
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
Soil Type
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Clay, Loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
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Warm
Facts about
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.
- Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
- Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
- Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
- Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.
Other Countries
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Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Thailand
United States of America
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Citrus maxima
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Citrus grandis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Clusiaceae
Rutaceae
Species
G. mangostana
C. maxima
Generic Group
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Citrus fruit
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Pomelo
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Pomelo are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Pomelo Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Pomelo is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Pomelo with peel is 63.00 kcal and 38.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 38.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Pomelo 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 Pomelo is Malpighiales and Sapindales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.