Description
Introduction
The mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) is a tropical evergreen tree, believed to have originated in the
Sunda Islands and the Moluccas. The tree grows from 7 to 25 meters tall. The edible fruit is deep
reddish purple when ripe. In Asia, the mangosteen fruit is known as the "Queen of Fruits." for its
indescribably delicious flavor. It is closely related to other edible tropical fruits such as button
mangosteen and lemondrop mangosteen.
The outer shell of the fruit is rather hard, typically 4-6 cm in diameter. Cutting through the shell, one
finds an edible fruit shaped like a peeled tangerine but bright white, about 3-5 cm in diameter, nested in
a deep red outer pod. Depending on the size and ripeness, there might be seeds in the segments of the
white edible fruit. The seeds, however, are not edible unless cooked. The number of fruit pods is
directly related to the number of petals on the bottom of the shell. On average a mangosteen has 5 fruits
(round up figure).
The shell of mangosteens looks tough and hard, but they are soft and easy to open. To open a
mangosteen, the shell is usually broken apart, not cut; one holds the fruit in both hands, and presses it
gently (thumbs on one side, the other fingers on the other) until the shell cracks. It is then very easy to
pull the halves apart along the crack and remove the fruit, taking care with the purplish, inky juice that
the outer red part of the fruit contains.
The mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) is a tropical evergreen tree, believed to have originated in the
Sunda Islands and the Moluccas. The tree grows from 7 to 25 meters tall. The edible fruit is deep
reddish purple when ripe. In Asia, the mangosteen fruit is known as the "Queen of Fruits." for its
indescribably delicious flavor. It is closely related to other edible tropical fruits such as button
mangosteen and lemondrop mangosteen.
The outer shell of the fruit is rather hard, typically 4-6 cm in diameter. Cutting through the shell, one
finds an edible fruit shaped like a peeled tangerine but bright white, about 3-5 cm in diameter, nested in
a deep red outer pod. Depending on the size and ripeness, there might be seeds in the segments of the
white edible fruit. The seeds, however, are not edible unless cooked. The number of fruit pods is
directly related to the number of petals on the bottom of the shell. On average a mangosteen has 5 fruits
(round up figure).
The shell of mangosteens looks tough and hard, but they are soft and easy to open. To open a
mangosteen, the shell is usually broken apart, not cut; one holds the fruit in both hands, and presses it
gently (thumbs on one side, the other fingers on the other) until the shell cracks. It is then very easy to
pull the halves apart along the crack and remove the fruit, taking care with the purplish, inky juice that
the outer red part of the fruit contains.
Specification
Variety: Mangosteen
Packing: 2 Kg/Box
Count: 15 - 20/Box
Size: 100gm - 150gm
Storage Temp.: 5°C
Shelf Life: 3 - 4 Weeks
Carton Size: 325mm x 243mm x 90mm
Air Sipment: 450 Cartons / LD1 / LD3
Sea Shipment: N/A
Packing: 2 Kg/Box
Count: 15 - 20/Box
Size: 100gm - 150gm
Storage Temp.: 5°C
Shelf Life: 3 - 4 Weeks
Carton Size: 325mm x 243mm x 90mm
Air Sipment: 450 Cartons / LD1 / LD3
Sea Shipment: N/A
Information is up-to-date: 02.10.2013
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