Mangosteen Juice

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What is Garcinia Mangostana?

Garcinia Mangostana (G. Mangostana) is the scientific name for the Purple Mangosteen, known simply as "the mangosteen". The purple mangosteen belongs to the same genus as the other, less widely known, mangosteens, such as:

• the button mangosteen (Garcinia prainiana) or
• the Garcinia madruno (Garcinia madruno).

Where do Mangosteen trees grow?

Mangosteen is a tropical evergreen tree believed to have originated in the Sunda Islands and the Moluccas of Indonesia.

How tall is a Mangosteen tree?

The tree grows from 7 to 25 m (20–80 ft) tall.

Different parts of the Mangosteen fruit

The rind (exocarp) of the edible Mangosteen fruit is deep reddish purple when ripe.

Botanically an aril, the fragrant edible flesh can be described as sweet and tangy, citrusy with peach flavor and texture.