Mangosteen is a tropical fruit, almost unknown in Russia. However, he deserves the closest attention for his extraordinary taste, and also for the fact that he is, in fact, a family doctor. It can help a person with so many ailments.
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Mangosteen grows only in the tropics. In Russia, he practically did not receive any fame. Nevertheless, it deserves attention for its amazing taste and the many beneficial properties that this fruit possesses.
The birthplace of mangosteen is the Malay archipelago. In Thailand and some countries in Southeast Asia, mangosteen is most prevalent. As for other countries, there these trees can be found only in botanical gardens.
The size of mangosteen resembles a small mandarin. It has an exquisite taste and a lot of nutritional properties. The peel of this fruit is dark purple, and the flesh is white.
The pulp of the fetus is located under the skin. But this is not a reason to throw away the peel. It contains the largest amount of nutrients. When preparing juice from mangosteen fruit, the peel of this fruit is also used.
How to distinguish a ripe fruit? First of all, he should have an intense color. It should not be too hard. Usually, the fruits of mangosteen are removed a little immature - after removal they ripen. A good mangosteen should be firm to the touch. If you press the peel of the fetus, it should spring.
Before use, it is recommended to cut the mangosteen without touching the pulp. You can make cuts on the sides and bottom, and then carefully remove the peel.
In those countries where this exotic fruit grows, mangosteen is eaten fresh. From it, you can make syrup or preserve the fruit.
Mangosteen fruits are stored in a dry indoor environment. They can lie for about 3 weeks, after which the flesh of the fetus dries, and its skin becomes stiffer. This fruit should ripen on a tree, and in fresh form it is stored for a fairly short time. It is for this reason that it is sold only in tropical countries. Mangosteen can not be frozen, and they are stored in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 weeks.
Mangosteen helps strengthen immunity, get rid of eczema, allergies and various skin diseases. It has a wound healing and anti-inflammatory effect. Strengthens the cardiovascular system, improves sleep. This tropical fruit will help get rid of headaches, normalizes digestion and metabolism. It improves appetite, promotes weight loss.