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Mangosteen

山竹 · manggis

Mangosteen in October (this month)

No fresh crop this month

Not usually on shelves this month.

ThailandMalaysiaIndonesia
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
Skip this month (3)
TH
ThailandChanthaburi, Nakhon Si Thammarat
Off season
Local mangosteen
Not shipping now
Eastern Thailand Apr–Jun, then the south Jul–Aug.
MY
MalaysiaPenang, Johor, Kelantan
Off season
Local mangosteen
Not shipping now
Main crop Jun–Aug, alongside durian season. A small second crop around Dec–Jan.
ID
IndonesiaWest Java, Sumatra
Off season
Local mangosteen
Not shipping now
Dec–Feb, filling the gap when Thai and Malaysian supply is low.

How to pick at the shelf

  • ShellDeep purple, with a fresh green calyx on top.
  • FeelGives slightly when pressed. Rock-hard means old.
  • CountThe petals on the bottom match the segments inside.

At home

KeepCounter
Lasts2–3 days

Chilling extends it to a week, but the shell hardens and gets difficult to open.

Buying tips (3)
  • Mangosteen season overlaps with durian season, roughly May–Aug. Traditionally they're eaten together.
  • The shell should be deep purple and give slightly when pressed. Rock-hard shells usually mean dried-out fruit.
  • Count the petals on the bottom: it matches the number of white segments inside.

Common questions

When is mangosteen season in Singapore?
Thailand: Apr–Aug; Malaysia: Jun–Aug; Indonesia: Dec–Feb. Fresh-crop months by origin.
Which country's mangosteen is best in October?
Mangosteen is not usually on shelves in October.
How do I pick a ripe mangosteen?
Shell: Deep purple, with a fresh green calyx on top. Feel: Gives slightly when pressed. Rock-hard means old. Count: The petals on the bottom match the segments inside.
How should I store mangosteen?
Counter. Lasts 2–3 days. Chilling extends it to a week, but the shell hardens and gets difficult to open.

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