Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
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Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Side Effects
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Allergic reaction, Skin rash, 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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Inside Color
White
Orange
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
South-Eastern Asia
Climatic Conditions
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Sunny
Facts about
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.
- It is known by another name ' Mandarin'.
- Oil extracted from its peel is used in various skin and hair care products.
- Tangerines is also known as the ‘Christmas Orange’ because it is used to stuff kids' stockings..
Other Countries
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Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Thailand
Spain
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Citrus reticulata
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Clusiaceae
Rutaceae
Species
G. mangostana
C. reticulata
Generic Group
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Citrus fruit
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Tangerine
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Tangerine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Tangerine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Tangerine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Tangerine with peel is 63.00 kcal and 53.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Tangerine 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 Tangerine is Malpighiales and Sapindales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.