Description
HISTORY:
The mangosteen is a small purplish fruit that is grown in Southeast Asia. It is often referred to as The Queen of Fruits. Aptly named for its many health benefits and no doubt as well as for Queen Victoria, who actually offered a knighthood to anyone who could bring her fresh mangosteens. They grow on trees that reach 20 to 80 feet tall. These trees were believed to have originated in the islands of Sunda and Cholucca in the East Indies. It takes up to nine years for the tree to mature, before bearing any fruit for harvest.
BENEFITS:
The mangosteen is rich in powerful antioxidants that are very unique. Xanthones are unique plant compounds, with strong antioxidant properties that give the mangosteen all of its amazing benefits. The mangosteen has a greater concentration of xanthones than any other botanical known to man. Xanthones have anti-inflammatory and disease fighting properties. They fight infectious agents, cholesterol damage and cancer cells. Disease have two major causes; inflammation and free radical damage. Inflammation alone has been linked to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, allergies, heart disease and Crohn’s disease. The anti-inflammatory and free radical antioxidant properties therefore, have the ability to make a profound difference in the development and spread of diseased and cancerous cells.
The mangosteen has many vitamins and minerals important for maintaining bodily functions such as DNA production, muscle contraction, wound healing, immunity and nerve signaling. Vitamin C, folate and xanthones all help to increase its antioxidant capacity. Its anti-inflammatory effects may help promote fat metabolism and prevent weight gain. The mangosteen protects the skin from the effects of the ultraviolet-B (UVB) radiation in the skin, thus helping to prevent skin damage from sun exposure (which is a major contributor to skin cancer and the signs of aging). With brain health, it helps to prevent mental decline and decrease brain inflammation and improve depression. It helps with allergies by inhibiting the release of histamines and prostaglandins. Lastly it has a unique vitamin and mineral profile with Vitamin A, B6, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, folate, potassium and zinc. Minerals include calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, carotene and cryptoxanthin.
INGREDIENTS:
This pure balsamic vinegar is flavored with all natural, simple and limited ingredients. Made with fresh freeze-dried fruits and vegetables; not preservative laden purees, juices or unnatural chemical extracts. The absence of water will ensure that it ages smoothly and more importantly, that it will taste even better as it ages and lock in the nutritional benefits! The ingredients in our Modena IGP Organic Mangosteen White Balsamic Vinegar are barrel aged white balsamic vinegar and organic freeze-dried mangosteen with the pericarp rind. The pericarp rind contains much of the nutrition provided by the mangosteen.
VACUUM BLENDED:
Every step of the way, we make sure to provide superior quality, to ensure we provide a healthy, quality product. We add our ingredients through the brand new and superior method of vacuum blending. Normally, blending in fruit or vegetables would cause oxidation. When you leave an apple out and exposed, it turns brown. This is oxidation. Oxygen much like water, can not only cause fruit to rapidly expire without preservatives, but neutralizes the antioxidant activity. As our fruits are freeze-dried, expiration is not a concern, but we did want to make sure our superior nutritional profile was not hampered by oxidation. Vacuum blending also provides a profoundly more fresh and flavorful taste.
ABOUT THE BALSAMIC:
The mangosteen has notes of ripe strawberries, fragrant peaches and creamy vanilla ice cream. We combined these sweet and savory flavors, with naturally sweet barrel aged white balsamic vinegar. There are many mangosteen juices, high in added sugar that negate the many health benefits. We on the other hand, combine the immense health benefits of balsamic vinegar, with the immense health benefits of the mangosteen and the end result is a deliciously thick and healthy glaze. Whole food is the most effective form of nutrition and arguably the ONLY effective form of nutrition, as supplements have now been proven to be little more than a placebo. Simply drizzle our one and only Organic Mangosteen White Balsamic Vinegar over salads, fresh fruits, vegetables and seafood.
ABOUT US:
At The Golden Leaf we are the artisans who make our products, allowing us to provide unparalleled quality and nutrition, at a direct to consumer everyday low price. Our Modena barrel aged balsamic is thick, sweet, naturally flavorful and barrel aged. We handcraft not automate, making our products as much of an art form, as they are a delectable old world addition to any meal. This all natural balsamic vinegar is available in traditional style or flavored with freeze-dried fruits and spices. We do not use artificial chemical extracts or preservative laden purees. Just limited ingredients and no added anything. We only use the best fresh whole freeze-dried fruits, which allows our flavors to retain their nutrition including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fragile enzymes. Freeze-drying not only provides optimal nutrition, but an unmatched preservative free shelf life, as freeze-drying negates the need for chemical preservatives. Not to mention the amazing and flavorful taste, as we can add more fruit than water, to all of our balsamic vinegars. Easily add quality nutrition and flavor to every meal by drizzling a small amount of The Golden Leaf Balsamic Vinegar on your next meal, salad or side dish and taste the ‘Old World Simple’ difference.
