The true mangosteen is a fruit that deserves attention not only for its delicious pulp but also for its remarkable health benefits. The most popular variety of mangosteen has a hard purple skin.

When the season for local fruits ends or if you're looking for a change from the usual apples and pears, try mangosteen. It ...

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.