Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana Linn.): A highly flavoured tropical fruit.

Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana Linn.) is an
intensely flavoured tropical fruit which has nine genera
with eighty six species out of which Garcinia has total
about sixty eight species which are edible or can be
used as root stocks. It grows in areas with high
temperature, high humidity and abundant rainfall. The
fruit is delicious among the tropical fruits due to its
characteristic flavour. Mangosteen fruits can be stored
at low temperature (9- 12°C) for about a month. The fruit
is a rich source of sugars, minerals and vitamins, hence
it is suitable for processing into preserve as manggis
halwa or as candies. Other products such as fruit juice,
squash, jam, jelly and canned segments can also be
prepared from mangosteen fruit. The aroma and
flavour of mangosteen are stable at low temperatures.
Frozen mangosteen rinds have a good colour, texture,
taste and overall quality.