Grown in tropical climates, mangosteen trees are evergreens that reach a height of 20 to 82 feet. Mangosteen fruit resembles tangerines and mandarin oranges. They offer many nutritional benefits, while their rind holds the bulk of their nutritional value.
Edible Portions
The flesh, seeds and rind of a mangosteen are all edible. The flesh is most flavorful and nutritious eaten raw, but it may also be canned or made into syrup or preserves. Seeds may be combined with the flesh to make preserves, or boiled or roasted and eaten alone. The rind is often made into a purplish jelly.
Nutritional Value
Edible portions of mangosteen contain 60 to 63 calories in every 100 g. About 0.5 g of fat, 15 g of carbohydrates -- 5 g from fiber -- and 0.5 g of protein are in this same serving. Calcium, phosphorus, iron and thiamine are also prevalent in this fruit.
Other Uses
The twigs from mangosteen trees are used as chewsticks in some parts of the world. Other places use dried mangosteen for medicinal purposes.
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