One of the most praised of tropical fruits, and certainly the most esteemed fruit in the family Guttiferae. Among Spanish-speaking people, it is called mangostan; to the French, it is mangostanier, mangoustanier, mangouste or mangostier; in Portuguese, it is mangostao, mangosta or mangusta; in Dutch, it is manggis or manggistan; in Vietnamese, mang cut; in Malaya, it may be referred to in any of these languages or by the local terms—mesetor, semetah, or sementah; in the Philippines, it is mangis or mangostan. Throughout the Malay Archipelago, mangosteen goes by many different spellings and  names, most similar to those noted above.

	pulp – n. soft and fleshy plant tissue such as the inner part of a fruit or vegetable.
	per·i·carp – n. the part of a fruit that surrounds the seed or seeds, including the skin or rind.
	an·ti·ox·i·dant – n. any substance that inhibits the destructive effects of oxidation. The whole mangosteen fruit has been shown to contain powerful antioxidants—compounds that inhibit oxidation or reactions promoted by oxygen and peroxides. Antioxidants are highly regarded for their ability to protect the body from the deteriorating effects of free radicals.
	Free Radicals - Omni-present in our food, air and environment, free radicals storm our bodies daily. Free radicals (compounds that seek an electron in order to become atomically balanced) attack our cells, stealing electrons from any substance they come in contact with. By removing electrons from healthy compounds, free radicals inflict damage on our bodies—often known as oxidation—which is irreversible.
	Xan·thone – n. C13H8O2 a unique class of biologically active compounds possessing numerous bioactive capabilities, such as antioxidant properties. Xanthones—found in the whole mangosteen fruit—may help maintain intestinal health, strengthen the immune system, neutralize free radicals, help support cartilage and joint function, and promote a healthy seasonal respiratory system.

 

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