The pulp and peel of mangosteen contain antioxidants called xanthones, which have strong effects on cell renewal and slow aging. Extract from the peel mangosteen is used to produce cosmetics and ...

The beta-carotene in these fruits maintains beautiful skin color and protects cells from the harmful effects of free radicals ...

In 1930, the great plant explorer David Fairchild wrote a vivid description of eating a mangosteen from his garden in southern Florida. “It is so delicate that it melts in the mouth like ice cream.

Even though the commercial supply of mangosteen has spiked since then, it still doesn't meet today's demand. We went to Kerala, India, to see how mangosteen is grown and find out what makes it so ...