SCIENTIFIC NAME :
Garcinia Mangostana
MEDICINAL VALUE :
Helps control heart rate and blood pressure. Protects against stroke
NUTRIENT VALUE :
Low in calories, no cholestrol and saturated fats. Rich in dietary fiber, vitamin C,
CULINERY AND OTHER VALUES :
Popular tropical fruit which can be eaten raw. Can make mangosteen juice and certain desserts with this delicious fruit.
GLOSSARY :
- English : Mangosteen
- Malayalam : Kaattampi