Mangosteen is one of the tropical fruits, which mainly grows in South Asia, Southeast Asia, South China and Pacific Islands. Mangosteen is round or oval in appearance, with reddish-brown peel and white pulp, which is sweet and fragrant. Mangosteen is rich in nutrition, containing a variety of vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber, especially vitamin C.

Mangosteen can be eaten raw or made into fruit juice, jam, preserves and other foods. Because of its delicious taste and high nutritional value, mangosteen is widely loved and known as the "king of tropical fruits". Mangosteen has a short storage time, so we should choose mangosteen with a short storage time to avoid buying expired products.

Matters needing attention in purchasing mangosteen

1 Observation of appearance: Choose fresh mangosteen with smooth skin and full fruit, and avoid mangosteen with damaged, discolored or softened surface.

2, smell: you should smell the smell of mangosteen, fresh mangosteen has a strong fragrance, if there is any odor, it means that mangosteen has deteriorated.

3. Press the fruit: gently press the mangosteen, feeling that the mangosteen with good elasticity and moderate hardness is of better quality, and mangosteen with hard or soft fruit should be avoided.

4. Selection of producing area: Choose a local producing area with strong seasonality, so as to ensure the freshness and quality of mangosteen.