How well do you know the Mangosteen?...

Just when you thought you knew everything there is to know about the mangosteen fruit, here are some facts you might not have known. Name: The latin name for our beloved mangosteen fruit is Garcinia mangostana L. The plant is in the family name Guttiferae and the genus Garcinia is an honor bestowed upon Laurent Garcin by Linaeus for his work as a botanist and naturalist in the 18th century. Tree: The mangosteen tree is an evergreen, cultivated tree that grows 20-82 feet (6-25 meters) tall and grows in tropical climates. The tree needs approximately 50 inches of annual...

Mangosteen — More Than a Tasty Fruit...

Mangosteen. This word probably does not mean much to most people unless they are from Southeast Asia. Despite its similarity in name, mangosteen is not a mango, although both are exotic and delicious-tasting fruits. The mangosteen received its scientific name from Laurentius Garcin, an eighteenth-century French physician and explorer who traveled widely throughout Southeast Asia. In 1735 Dr. Garcin wrote of the mangosteen that, “One may eat a great deal of this fruit without any inconvenience, and it is the only one which sick people may be allowed to eat without any...

Mangosteen: A Wonderful Little Fruit...

By David A. Morton, Ph.D I’ve studied the mangosteen fruit for close to a decade now and I am continually intrigued by what this wonderful, little fruit can do. I think I may have read just about everything ever written about the mangosteen and collaborated with experts the world over. I have met individuals whose health and lives have changed because of mangosteen—I’ve even experienced improved health myself. In my experience, the best source of the whole mangosteen fruit is XanGo. Researchers use either the whole fruit, the pericarp or extracted components such...

Mangosteen Juice...

After harvest, mangosteen fruit undergoes a proprietary process that washes and softens the rind; at the same time, pre-ship mangosteen samples are tested and approved before the harvest is accepted and prepared for the production process. Fruit that meets strict quality guidelines is then submitted to a three-stage purée process to preserve flavor and nutritional integrity, and create the Queen of mangosteen juices from the Queen of Fruits. To meet impressive demand and secure a fresh final product, XanGo® Juice is formulated and manufactured daily. Mangosteen Juice...