MANGOSTEEN: the fruit of a tree native to the East Indies, distinguished by long oval leathery leaves and a flower like a single rose. Many travelers award it the title of "the world's choicest fruit." It is generally about the size of a small to medium orange, and in exterior appearance slightly suggests the pomegranate. Inside the thick pulpy rind, the flesh--a soft, juicy, rose-tinted or creamy pulp, enclosing the seeds--is divided orange-style. Its flavor, best uncooked, is sweet and slightly tart--enthusiasts says that it combines all the good qualities of the pineapple, grape, peach and strawberry, and physicians consider it especially wholesome. It unfortunately does not lend itself readily to transportation.