Mangosteen

[helagumamela]

I bought some mangosteens this afternoon because for some strange reason, they were very cheap. I was wondering if anyone here is growing this fruit tree? This is how the fruit looks like.

 

[Pat]

I have only had the juice. I don't think they grow in the area I live in the states. It gets really cold during the winter and the Mangosteen is a tropical plant.

 

[R.R.]

It's a very beautiful fruit.

 

[gata montes]

Unfortunately although I'd love to grow a mangosteen tree - not only for the fruit but because they are extremely attractive trees too - they don't grow where I live - in fact - although I've often had the juice - it would be a rare thing to find a mangosteen fruit here and if - like I was once - lucky enough to find the fruit - they are quite the opposite of cheap - as they are generally something like $ 20 a pound - which to me is way, way too expensive for fruit.

As not everyone may be familiar with this gorgeous looking fruit and therefore possibly curious to know more - here is a link - which I hope will be helpful as well as useful - as it contains not only interesting information regarding the fruits but also how they are grown too

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_mangosteen

 

[Trellum]

I bought some mangosteens this afternoon because for some strange reason, they were very cheap. I was wondering if anyone here is growing this fruit tree? This is how the fruit looks like.

What a beautiful picture The fruit isn't bad either To be honest I have never ever seen mangosteen tree or fruit in my entire life until now, but I have heard about mangosteen juice! Never bought it tho, but it's said to help with a lot health issues

 

[claudine]

These fruits look so weird and cute! They remind me of candies How big are they? What do they taste like? Can you eat them whole? Are they sweet? I know I ask a lot of questions, but it's the first time when I hear of mangosteens and I want to learn more about them

 

[helagumamela]

Oh the picture isn't mine! I just got it from Google!

In fact, it's too late to take a picture when I posted then because I ate all the mangosteen fruits.

I didn't know that they are expensive in other countries. I guess I am fortunate because I live in a tropical country.

You only eat the white part. The violet part is very bitter. It tastes very sour though I was informed that there are varieties that are very sweet. They are not that big. Perhaps as big as kiwis.

 

[gata montes]

it's the first time when I hear of mangosteens and I want to learn more about them

As you would like to know more about mangosteens - think you may find the link in the post just one up from yours may be helpful in that respect - as not only does it contain lots of interesting information regarding the fruit and its uses but also how and where they are grown too

 

[claudine]

Helagumamela - I love sour fruits! Mangosteens sound perfect for me I've never seen them in my country, but I'll definitely try to buy them as soon as I go on a trip abroad.
Gata Montes - thank you for sharing this link

 

[helagumamela]

Helagumamela - I love sour fruits! Mangosteens sound perfect for me I've never seen them in my country, but I'll definitely try to buy them as soon as I go on a trip abroad.
Gata Montes - thank you for sharing this link

I hope you that you will really love mangosteens! As what the other members said, mangosteen juice is also very delicious. You can even try looking for mangosteen candies!

 

[claudine]

I hope you that you will really love mangosteens! As what the other members said, mangosteen juice is also very delicious. You can even try looking for mangosteen candies!

I will definitely look for them, I love all kinds of candies
Today, I did some research and I fond out that mangosteen juice is available in a few health food online stores in my country. Apparently, this fruit has many health benefits

 

[helagumamela]

I will definitely look for them, I love all kinds of candies
Today, I did some research and I fond out that mangosteen juice is available in a few health food online stores in my country. Apparently, this fruit has many health benefits

Yes! I think it is being studied for it's anti-cancer properties.

 

[vennybunny]

These fruits look so weird and cute! They remind me of candies How big are they? What do they taste like? Can you eat them whole? Are they sweet? I know I ask a lot of questions, but it's the first time when I hear of mangosteens and I want to learn more about them

Have you heard of Soursop/Guyabano? I can think of fruits similar to Mangosteen but they're all tropical so you probably don't know them either XD

It's a very creamy fruit, similar to Lychees but fleshier and creamier. If you ever end up in Thailand or the Philippines, try and find some Especially in September, when they are dirt cheap and freshest.

 

[claudine]

Have you heard of Soursop/Guyabano? I can think of fruits similar to Mangosteen but they're all tropical so you probably don't know them either XD

It's a very creamy fruit, similar to Lychees but fleshier and creamier. If you ever end up in Thailand or the Philippines, try and find some Especially in September, when they are dirt cheap and freshest.

No, I haven't tried them either I don't even know what they look like. Seriously, I feel that I should know more about the world around me.
A few years ago, I ate canned Lychees. They tasted very weird, but I liked them
My father visited Thailand two weeks ago, I wish I had told him to buy me some mangosteens!

 

[vennybunny]

Oh! I just remembered. If you have been able to taste cocoa fruit (The flesh, not the seeds used to make chocolate), Mangosteen is kind of similar to it, but much fleshier.