Mangosteen (or mangosteen) is the fruit of the mangosteen tree native to Thailand and some other countries in Southeast Asia. It has the shape of a ball with a diameter of up to 7.5 mm, the skin color can vary from red-purple to dark purple. The pulp is white.
Mangosteen is very tasty and contains many valuable substances for the body, most of which are in the peel. Ripe fruits are intensely colored. Mangosteen has an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral effect on the body, helps to strengthen the immune system. Eating the fruit will help get rid of allergies, fungal, skin diseases, and internal parasites.
Fruits strengthen the cardiovascular, nervous system, normalize cerebral circulation, metabolism, and digestion processes. Mangosteen helps to cleanse the body, burn fat and reduce weight, it improves the function of the endocrine system, increases vitality. This fruit is recommended for use as a means of preventing cancer.
Mangosteen is a good source of vitamins C and E, thiamine, riboflavin, magnesium, calcium, zinc, sodium and potassium. It contains naturally occurring chemicals called xanthones. They effectively protect the immune system, improve brain function, and help the body quickly adapt to the external environment. Kstantones are more powerful antioxidants than vitamins E and C. They prevent cell damage by free radicals, have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antifungal effects.
American scientists have discovered that xanthones can trigger the processes of self-destruction of malignant cells in the body.
Mangosteen contains large amounts of bioflavonoids (catechins and proanthocyanidins). Catechins normalize capillary permeability, increase the elasticity of their walls, and also have antimicrobial properties. Proanthocyanidins stabilize the body's production of collagen and elastin, which are involved in the formation of connective tissue. They also have a positive effect on the functions of the cardiovascular system.
Bioflavonoids prevent and reduce cell damage, have anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, antitumor effects, promote the elimination of toxins and toxins, and prevent cell aging. They help to improve the properties of blood, increase the body's resistance to stress, improve memory functions, slow down the aging process of the skin.
It is better to purchase large fruits, since small mangosteen contain less pulp. The fruit should be firm to the touch. The mangosteen peel should spring slightly when pressed. Fruits that are too hard and dry with cracked skin are overripe. Wash the mangosteen before consuming it. Then cut the skin on top in a circular motion, being careful not to touch the flesh. Next, make cuts on the sides and bottom of the fruit, carefully peel off the peel.
Do not throw away the peel, but make a healthy tea from it.
Mangosteen can be eaten fresh, made into syrup, or canned. You cannot freeze it. The fruits should be stored in a dry place that should not be cold. They are stored from 20 to 25 days. In the refrigerator, this fruit can be stored for up to 1-2 weeks.
