What does fresh mangosteen pulp look like

Fresh mangosteen flesh is milky white or light yellow in color, with a soft and juicy texture, a delicate and sweet taste, and a unique aroma. The flesh of mountain bamboo is usually divided into 4-8 petals, each petal wrapped with brown seeds, and the flesh and seeds are easily separated. High quality mangosteen flesh is plump without transparency, and there are no brown spots or fibrosis. The color of fresh mangosteen flesh may vary slightly depending on maturity, with fully ripe flesh presenting a uniform milky white color and partially ripe flesh possibly having a pale yellow hue. The surface of the fruit pulp should be smooth and moist, with elasticity when gently pressed, and not too much juice should seep out. After cutting open, the petals should be arranged neatly without obvious damage or wilting. The flesh near the seed may have a slightly darker color, but there should be no widespread discoloration. If the flesh of the mountain bamboo appears semi transparent or yellow brown, it may have been stored for too long or has spoiled. Some varieties may have a very small amount of brown fiber on the edge of the flesh, which is a normal phenomenon, but severe fibrosis indicates a decrease in freshness. If the flesh emits a fermented or sour taste, or is accompanied by mucous exudation, it is not edible.

When selecting mangosteen, you can lightly pinch the skin to determine freshness. The skin is soft, elastic, and the fruit stem is usually fresher. It is recommended to refrigerate and consume as soon as possible during storage to avoid oxidation and discoloration of the fruit pulp. The mangosteen is rich in dietary fiber and vitamin C, but its sugar content is high. diabetes patients should control their intake. Be careful to remove the seeds when consuming, as the red juice on the inside of the skin may contaminate clothing and be difficult to clean.