Mangosteen Jam
Mangosteen Jam is a sweet, aromatic preserve made from the flesh of the mangosteen fruit, a tropical delicacy native to Southeast Asia. The jam typically combines the fruit's tangy-sweet pulp with sugar and sometimes a touch of citrus juice, resulting in a rich, jewel-toned spread with a unique floral and berry-like flavor profile.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Mangosteen Jam is primarily a source of carbohydrates, mostly from natural fruit sugars and added sweeteners, with minimal fat and protein. It provides some dietary fiber and is a good source of antioxidants, particularly xanthones, with a typical 1-tablespoon serving containing roughly 50-70 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 60 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg |
| Potassium | 40 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Folate | 4 mcg |
| Magnesium | 3 mg |
| Copper | 0.02 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg |
| Xanthones | Trace amounts |
Per 1 tablespoon (20 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Mangosteen is often called the 'Queen of Fruits' in its native regions, and its jam captures the fruit's complex, multi-layered flavor that's been described as a blend of peach, strawberry, and pineapple. Nutritionally, the fruit contains unique phytochemicals like xanthones, which are studied for their potent antioxidant properties.
