Fruit

Purple Mangosteen

S tier

Purple mangosteen is the market name stressing the ripe rind colour of true Garcinia mangostana—distinguishing it from unrelated “wild mangosteens.” White inner segments stay the prize: sweet, low-acid, perfumed. Thick rind protects but also confuses ripeness if judged only by feel. Choose deep purple fruit with slight give and fresh green calyx when possible. Avoid rock-hard or leaking fruit. Rind is not eaten. Educate buyers that purple exterior ≠ purple flesh.