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.