mangosteens

[cherimoya]

There are loads of mangosteen available in Toronto, particularly in Chinese markets. Yum! They are legal in Canada. I first tasted mangosteen a few years back in Vietnam. I liked them so much that I wanted to bring some back for my parents to try. I carried a shopping bag full in my hand luggage. When I arrived at LAX (on my way back to Toronto) the customs officer told me that I could not bring them into the US. He was however nice enough to let me park myself in the customs area and eat the whole bag full before handing over the peels!

[gingerly]

hi cherimoya.the best mangosteen i've had came from vietnam.also rose apples but that's another story!

[Shiewie]

Ok - finally managed to take some pictures of mangosteens. Here they are:

[gingerly]

there's a MAN in one...

[Ravanna]

I am intrigued by the bag of kokum I picked up from the Indian grocer: they're fun to suck on -- sour! How are these related to your beloved mangosteen? How can I use them besides plopping them in simmering dal? How do they compare with "kokum peel?"