Mangosteen

Garcinia mangostana

fruit

A round fruit with a thick purple rind, holding white, pearly, sweet and fragrant segments; a tropical tree of Indonesia and Thailand. Its rind, which is not eaten, concentrates dozens of xanthones.

Origin

Malay Archipelago

Season (United States)

imported · all year round

Preparation

The rind opens by pressing between your hands; it is not eaten, and its purple juice stains.

Did you know?

Legend has it that Queen Victoria promised 100 pounds sterling to whoever brought her some.