Step 2 of 100: "Mangosteen"

Last bonding moments step 2 of 100…

The Purple Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana), colloquially known simply as “the mangosteen”, is a tropical evergreen tree, believed to have originated in the Sunda Islands and the Moluccas of Indonesia. The tree grows from 7 to 25 m (20-80 ft) tall. The rind (exocarp) of the edible fruit is deep reddish purple when ripe. Botanically an aril, the fragrant edible flesh can be described as sweet and tangy, citrusy with peach flavor and texture.

The Purple Mangosteen belongs to the same genus as the other – less widely known – mangosteens, such as the Button Mangosteen (G. prainiana) or the Lemondrop Mangosteen (G. madruno). Botanically, they are not related to the mango (Mangifera spp.), which belongs to the Anacardiaceae plant family.

Just recently a bunch of mangosteen sellers started lining up by Lanang, and we pass by them everyday on our way to work. Cherry bought mangosteen three weeks ago and the price was considerably high as compared to when she bought the mangosteen (not in Lanang) near the Bureau of Customs last Friday (together with Mr. Pang). The fruit is quite expensive but to date, you can now find PhP45.00 a kilo around.

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