The mangosteen is a type of fruit. It is used in medicines for several conditions.
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"Santol" in English is known as cottonfruit or wild mangosteen.
Mangosteen ink is made from the deep purple pericarp of the fruit.
The most well known variety, the purple mangosteen is known as Garcinia mangostana. The less well known varieties are the button mangosteen (G. prainiana) and the charichuelo (G. madruno).
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No, champoy is not the Tagalog term for mangosteen fruit. Champoy is the sweet- salty- sourish dried plum while mangosteen is the purple fruit which is sweet, tangy, fibrous and juicy.
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Mangosteen is a tropical fruit known for its sweet and tangy flavor. It has a purple rind and white juicy flesh inside. Mangosteen is rich in antioxidants and vitamins, and is believed to have various health benefits.
The mangosteen tree is a tropical plant. It is mainly grown in Southeast Asia. Some have been grown in southern Florida.
The Mangosteen is a tropical evergreen tree, believed to have originated in the Sunda Islands and the Moluccas of Indonesia and thus may not have a specifically Greek name.
Signs that indicate a ripe mangosteen include a deep purple color, a slight give when gently pressed, and a fragrant aroma.
Garcinia mangostana