The effect of mangosteen Is mangosteen cool in nature?

Mangosteen is a very good fruit, and many people like to eat it. Do you know the effects of mangosteen? Let's learn about it together.

Mangosteen dietary taboos

Mangosteen is suitable for people

The therapeutic effects of mangosteen

Fresh fruits are abundant in tropical areas all year round, but mangosteen, known as the "Queen of Fruits", is only available every six months. In North America and Europe, where the climate is mild, people have hardly heard of mangosteen, but in tropical rainforests, mangosteen is a household name and is called the "Queen of Fruits" and the "Fruit of God". In addition to its sweet taste, mangosteen is also known as the "Queen of Fruits" because of its role in ancient Southeast Asian medicine. Traditionally, mangosteen has been used to control fever and prevent various skin infections. Studies have shown that the peel or skin of mangosteen contains rich xanthone, which not only has antioxidant properties, but also helps to improve the health of the immune system and makes people feel comfortable physically and mentally. The whole mangosteen is useful, so it is highly praised by people. At present, beverages made from mangosteen fruit have landed in Hong Kong, which is in line with the trend of Hong Kong's young generation liking fruit drinks.

Eating too much mangosteen can cause constipation

Mangosteen has the effect of reducing dryness, cooling and relieving heat. Healthy people can eat mangosteen, but eating 3 a day is enough. Mangosteen is rich in cellulose and will absorb water and swell in the stomach and intestines. Eating too much will cause constipation. Mangosteen contains a high sugar content, so obese people should eat less, and diabetics should not eat it. Mangosteen contains a high potassium content, so patients with kidney disease and heart disease should eat less.

Eat no more than three mangosteens a day

Mangosteen contains a special substance that has the effect of reducing dryness, cooling and relieving heat. Therefore, mangosteen is not only delicious, but also has the effect of reducing internal heat, and can overcome the dryness and heat of durian. It has a good conditioning effect on malnutrition and after illness.

With so many benefits, it is no wonder that mangosteen is loved by people. However, although most people can eat mangosteen, eating three a day is enough. Mangosteen is rich in fiber, which will absorb water and swell in the stomach and intestines. Eating too much will cause constipation. Mangosteen contains high sugar content, so obese people should eat less, and diabetics should not eat it. It contains high potassium, so people with kidney disease and heart disease should eat less. In addition, mangosteen is a cold fruit, so people with weak constitutions can eat less, but not too much. Do not eat it with watermelon, soy milk, beer, cabbage, mustard, bitter melon, soup and other cold foods.

Things to note when buying mangosteen

No matter how much the stall owner emphasizes that it does not affect the quality of the flesh, you should be careful when buying mangosteen with a hard shell. The hardening of the shell is enough to show that the mangosteen is "old and faded".

From an anatomical point of view, the mangosteen shell is a complete peel, which is equivalent to the "skin and flesh" of apples. The edible "flesh" of mangosteen is actually some appendages (aril) wrapped around the seeds. When mangosteen is still on the tree, the shell and flesh receive water from the tree. Once it is taken down from the tree, it is like two brothers who have separated and each takes care of their own business.

The shell of mangosteen may look thick, but it is actually loose in texture. The pores in it allow the water to quickly be lost to the air. More importantly, the shell is not so tightly bound to the flesh. When the shell loses water (the most obvious feature is that the shell becomes hard), the flesh does nothing. However, the lips and teeth are interdependent, and the hard shell after dehydration will not protect the "content" inside like a walnut shell. Air rushes in from the gaps above, and the mangosteen likes to breathe heavily (respiration, consuming sugar, and producing acids, aldehydes and other substances that affect the taste), so the process of deterioration is very fast. In addition, the pectinase in the mangosteen flesh will destroy the pectin that maintains the shape of the flesh. After picking, the pectinase starts to work hard and its activity gradually increases. Add in external oxygen until the flesh turns yellow and rusty red, making it impossible to swallow.

If you want to keep mangosteen fresh for a few more days, low temperature is indispensable: low temperature can reduce the loss of water in the shell, reduce the respiration of the fruit, and of course reduce the activity of pectinase. In addition, sealing as much as possible to avoid oxygen invasion is also a key to preservation. In general, putting mangosteen in a sealed bag and then putting it in the refrigerator can extend the enjoyment time.

Mangosteen is very good for reducing internal heat

Mangosteen is native to the Malay Peninsula and the Malay Archipelago, and is widely cultivated in Southeast Asia such as Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Myanmar.

Mangosteen fruit is the same size as a persimmon, with a flat round shape, a thick hard shell and a dark purple color. It is topped by four pedicles, which looks very similar to a persimmon. The shell is very thick, making it difficult to damage the flesh.

The peel is hard and solid, and it makes a "bang bang" sound when tapped with chopsticks. When you peel off the shell, you can see seven or eight cloves of white and crystal flesh, which look like peeled garlic cloves, curled up together.

The flesh of mangosteen is snow-white, tender and soft, with a sweet and fragrant taste, slightly sour and cool, smooth and delicious, and can quench thirst. It is a treasure among tropical fruit trees and is known as the queen of fruits.

Mangosteen pulp contains 16.8% soluble solids, 0.63% citric acid, and other vitamins B1, B2, C4 and minerals. It has the effects of reducing dryness, cooling and relieving heat. Therefore, mangosteen is not only delicious, but also has the effect of reducing fire.

Mangosteen is rich in protein and lipids, which have a good nourishing effect on the body. It has a good conditioning effect on the weak, malnourished and after illness.

The reason why mangosteen is called the "Queen of Fruits" and "Fruit of God" is not only because of its sweet taste, but also because of the role it played in ancient Southeast Asian medicine.