MANGOSTEEN
November 10th, 2011 → 1:05 am @ Shanti
“Vitamins and minerals in fresh food”
MANGOSTEEN
The mangosteen is becoming more popular these days. Its popularity took a while to become known in western countries, where in the far East, Indonesia, The Philippines and Malaysia, these fruits have been a staple diet for a long time. They are really sweet and another favourite of mine. They are grown in Australia’s north where it is hot and humid, a climate they like.
The trees are quite tall and bear a reasonable amount of fruit each year.
Each fruit has white segments like in an orange and they contain some off white coloured seeds, which should not be eaten.
The skin is quite thick
Vitamins: C (H), B9, some B1 and B2
Minerals: Copper, Magnesium and Manganese are the main ones.
Quite high in dietary fibre and carbohydrates.
A very popular dessert is made with the mangosteen, called: Mangosteen clafouti using cornflour and coconut milk.
Another fruit to try, if you have not already done so. You will like it, if you like tropical fruits.
