Sunday, October 12, 2008

Thai fruits - Mangosteen




Thai fruits

Common Name : Mangosteen

Scientific Name : Garcinia mangostana L.

Color : thick skin with dark purple color;white flesh

Taste : sweet juicy and mild fragrant

Shape : globular

Availibility : Apr. - Dec.

Peak Period : Apr. - Jul.


Preparation And Eating Cut the rind around the middle. Open the fruit, the segments inside will stick to the basal part. Use a fork to lift the segment out.

Uses : Eaten fresh and frozen, added in fruit salad and made wine.

Storage : 3-4 weeks at 13C,90-95% Relative Humidity

Thai fruits





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