What is a mangosteen? Mangosteen is a small purple fruit with a hard and bitter rind, a green stem (calex), and white fleshy centre that is delightfully sweet. While most people would eat only the sweet centre of the mangosteen, the majority of the antioxidant properties are found in the bitter rind. The mangosteen tree takes up to 12 years to bear fruit and can only be found in the tropical climate zones. Most people have never heard of this “Queen of Fruits” but it has been used for thousands of years for medicinal purposes in Asia. It contains more of a particular type of antioxidant called Xanthones then any other fruit found anywhere. *Disclaimer This product makes no claims to treat or cure any illness. Seeking professional medical advice is always suggested.