Mangosteen is eaten in summer and autumn between June and August.

Mangosteen is a tropical fruit, and its growth needs specific climate and soil conditions. In summer and autumn, many places have suitable climatic conditions, abundant sunshine and moderate rainfall, which provide a good environment for the growth of mangosteen. In this season, mangosteen fruit is full, delicious and nutritious, and it has become one of people's favorite fruits. Mangosteen is rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber, minerals and antioxidants.

Besides being eaten directly, mangosteen can also be used to make various delicacies, such as mangosteen ice cream, mangosteen cake and mangosteen jam. These foods are not only unique in taste, but also rich in nutritional value, and are deeply loved by people.

Mangosteen origin

Mangosteen originated in Maluku, and the distribution area of Mangosteen in the world is in tropical Asia and Africa. Mangosteen is cultivated in Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Yunnan and Taiwan Province. Taiwan Province and Guangdong are the main producing areas of mangosteen, among which Taiwan Province is the largest producing area of mangosteen in the world, accounting for 1/3 of the global output.

The climate in Taiwan Province is suitable, which provides a good environment for the growth of mangosteen. Mangosteen is cultivated in Taitung, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Pingtung and Hualien in Taiwan Province, among which Taitung is the most. The mangosteen in Guangdong is mainly distributed in Chaoshan area and Pearl River Delta area. In addition, mangosteen is also cultivated in the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, the United States and Brazil.