Who would have thought, the most useful part of the mangosteen fruit is actually on the skin of the fruit. Yes, lately mangosteen peel became so popular because based on research has so great benefits for health.
The main active component of the mangosteen fruit is called xanthones. Xanthones are a newly discovered polyphenolic compound that is biologically active and structurally similar to bioflavanoids. These compounds are rarely present in nature, most commonly found in only two plant families. 200 types of natural xhantones that have so far been identified. About 40 species of them have been found in mangosteen fruit.
Besides having a delicious taste of mangosteen fruit is also low in calories. Suitable for those who are on a diet to lose weight. There are 63 calories per 100 gr of mangosteen fruit. Does not contain saturated fat and cholesterol. In addition, the mangosteen fruit can also meet the body's fiber needs as much as 13 percent per 100 grams.
Mangosteen fruit can meet the requirement of vitamin c body by 12 percent per 100 gram of fruit flesh. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that works strongly as an antioxidant. Helps increase endurance against disease such as illness, flu, infection, to cancer.
Mangosteen fruit also contains vitamin B complex such as thiamin, niacin, and folate. This vitamin acts as a cofactor in metabolizing carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
In the mangosteen skin contained 62.05% water, 0.63% fat, 0.71% protein, and 35.61% carbohydrate. This undeniable nutritional value proves to have a great contribution in the fight against any kind of disease-threatening seed.
Degenerative and deadly diseases such as heart disease, HIV AIDS, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and many others can be prevented and lowered risk by using mangosteen skin. Even anti-oxidant substances in the benefits of mangosteen skin can have a positive effect on skin beauty and the treatment effect of the human body.
Well now after knowing the benefits of whether there is still intention to remove the skin of the mangosteen fruit or underestimate it.
