Mangosteen (or mangosteen) is the fruit of a 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 color of the skin can vary from red-purple to dark purple. The pulp has a white color.
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Mangosteen is very pleasant to taste, in addition, it contains many valuable substances for the body, most of which are in the peel. Ripe fruits are intense in color. Mangosteen has an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral effect on the body, helps to strengthen the immune system. Eating fruit will help get rid of allergies, fungal, skin diseases, internal parasites.
Fruits strengthen the cardiovascular, nervous system, normalize cerebral circulation, metabolism, digestion. 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 to be used as a means of cancer prevention.
Mangosteen is a good source of vitamins C and E, thiamine, riboflavin, magnesium, calcium, zinc, sodium and potassium. It contains natural chemicals - xanthones. They effectively protect the immune system, improve brain function, help the body quickly adapt to the external environment. Kstantons are more powerful antioxidants than vitamins E and C. They prevent damage to cells by free radicals, have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antifungal effects.
American scientists have discovered that xanthones can trigger the self-destruction of malignant cells in the body.
Bioflavonoids (catechins and proanthocyanidins) are found in large quantities in mangosteen. Catechins normalize the permeability of capillaries, 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 improve blood properties, increase the body's resistance to stress, improve memory functions, slow down the aging process of the skin.
It is better to acquire large fruits, since small mangosteen contain less pulp. Fruits should be firm to the touch. The peel of the mangosteen should spring a little when pressed. Too hard and dry fruits with cracked peels are overripe. Before use, the mangosteen must be washed. Then cut the skin from above in a circular motion, being careful not to touch the pulp. Next, make cuts on the sides and bottom of the fruit, carefully remove the peel.
Do not throw the peel, but make healthy tea from it.
Mangosteen can be eaten fresh, made from it syrup or canned. You can’t freeze it. Fruits should be stored in a dry place, which should not be cold. They are stored from 20 to 25 days. In the refrigerator, this fruit can last up to 1-2 weeks.