Thursday, October 20, 2011

Mangosteen: A Tropical Fruit

The mangosteen, queen of the tropical fruit.
~David Fairchild

I had never heard of this fruit until recently. I can't find it, even at upscale grocery stores. I really want to try one!

All about mangosteen.


Mangosteen fruits are deep purple in color and are similar in size to plums. They are not related to mangos.

It is a delicious fruit, by all accounts.

Note: An Asian market might be a place to find mangosteen fruits.

Another thing learned: Mangosteens were banned from importation to the US until 2006 (to prevent the Asian fruit fly being imported).

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