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What Benefits do Mangosteens Have?
Does This Stunning Fruit Have Nutritional Benefits?

From Mark Stibich, Ph.D., About.com

Updated August 18, 2008

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I first saw mangosteens in Thailand. They can be beautiful and they are tasty too (a sort of light flavor); but what about their nutritional value?

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Now don't get me wrong, I like mangosteens. I think they are stunningly beautiful and have a subtle, delicious flavor. As a superfood, though, they are simply lame: they lack the nutritional punch of more common fruits, such as apples and oranges. If you want to impress someone, however, displaying a mangosteen can really do the trick.

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