Where to Buy it? When in season, mangosteen can be purchased at many Asian fruit markets/stores. In Canada it is fairly easy to find, especially in the West - just ask your local Chinese/Asian food grocer. In the US, mangosteen has only recently been made legal to sell, so it may still be a challenge to locate. However, it IS out there if you look (I have a friend who recently found it in a New York Chinatown market). Otherwise, I suggest ordering some from Import Foods - Fresh Mangosteen Delivered to Your Door.
Keep in mind that mangosteen is only available in North American when it's in season in Thailand: somewhere between May and June it reaches its peak, with mangosteens still being imported up to the end of August or beyond. It is nearly impossible to find fresh mangosteen in stores during the winter or early spring.
Mangosteen Benefits: Mangosteen fruit is becoming known for its antioxidants and mico-nutrients. I try to eat the fruit whenever possible, and also take 2 Tbsp. Mangosteen juice daily with my evening meal for its wonderful antioxidants as well as its calming effect on my nervous system. Also, when I eat mangosteen or take the juice, I notice I no longer crave sweets like I used to; in this way, it can be quite effective as a weight-loss tool. For more on the health benefits of mangosteen, see: Mangosteen Research.
For Instructions on How to Prepare Mangosteen Fruit, continue on to the next step.
