The Profile
man·go·steen – n. 1. an evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia that has leathery leaves and large edible fruit. Latin name: Garcinia mangostana 2. the fruit with a hard, reddish-brown rind and sweet, juicy pulp produced by the mangosteen tree. Also known as “Queen of Fruits.” 
pulp – n. soft or fleshy plant tissue such as the inner part of a fruit or vegetable.
per·i·carp – n. the part of a fruit that surrounds the seed or seeds, including the skin or rind.
xan·thone – C13H8O2 a unique class of biologically active compounds possessing numerous bioactive capabilities.
phy·to·nu·tri·ent – n. derived from the Greek word phyto (plant) and nutrient (a constituent of food necessary for normal physiological function), phytonutrients—also known as phytochemicals—are natural, bioactive compounds found in plant foods.
Xan·Go – proper n. (derived from “xanthones” and “mangosteen”) a fresh revelation of everything you’ve ever dreamed.
