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Common
name : Mangosteen
Thai name : Mahng-koot
Scientific name : Garcinia mangostana L.
Variety
Native variety
Shape : globular
Skin : thick and soft but firm, when ripe Color
: when mature-pinkish red, when ripe-dark purple; flesh-white.
Taste : sweet and scented
Preparation and eating
1. Use a knife to slit the skin around the middle.
2. Open the fruit, the segments inside will stick to the basal part.
3. Use a fork to eat.
Nutritional value
High calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B and C
Fruiting season
May - September
Uses
Eating fresh
Storage
Keep the fresh fruit at room temperature ( 25-30 celcius degree
), it can be kept for 5-7 days. |