What is a Mangosteen?

Often confused with a mango, the mangosteen is a different fruit altogether. It is the fruit of the Garcinia Mangostana tree.

Found mostly on the Southeast Asian continent (Thailand, China, Sri Lanka, Borneo, Malaysia), although it can be found in other places with a tropical climate (Guinea, Brazil, Madagascar), the mangosteen is a fairly small fruit.

Similar to a tangerine in size, roughly about 2-3 inches round. It has a colorful purple rind, while the inside is a white-colored fruit with between 4 and 8 segments.