Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Cancer prevention, Improves stomach health, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Anti oxidant properties, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
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Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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
All seasons
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Golden ruby and Olympic Double
Color
Purple
Pink, Pink red, Salmon, Salmon yellow
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
North America
Climatic Conditions
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Moist
Facts about
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.
- The name salmon berry is due of the resemblance with 'salmon roe'.
- In 1 kg of fruit, there are total 315,250 seeds.
- Salmon berry tree leaves act as an excellent replacement for tea.
Top Producer
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United States of America
Other Countries
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Canada, Mexico
Top Importer
United States of America
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Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Rubus spectabilis
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Rubus spectabilis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Clusiaceae
Rosaceae
Species
G. mangostana
R. spectabilis
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Salmonberry
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Salmonberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Salmonberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Salmonberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Salmonberry with peel is 63.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 42.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Salmonberry 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 Salmonberry is Malpighiales and Rosales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Salmonberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Salmonberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. spectabilis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.