The edible fruit has a dark reddish purple rind when ripe. Its seed is recalcitrant. Botanically an aril, the fragrant edible flesh is sweet and sour, with a citrus flavor and peach texture. The mangosteen is closely related to other edible tropical fruits, such as the button mangosteen and the lemon drop mangosteen.9 Botanically, it is not related to the mango. Benefits for your health: This fruit is considered one of the most powerful antioxidants that nature can provide us. In addition, it is antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and slims among other benefits. This fruit is capable of fighting allergies thanks to the substances called alpha mangosteen and gamma mangosteen that inhibit the release of histamine. It has been studied that the Mangosteen extract seems to inhibit the development of some types of cancer as it improves our defenses against bacteria and infections.
