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Guaraná with seed covering splitting and exposing the bitter-tasting seeds. I chew on these in lieu of coffee when I can. - Guaraná with seed covering splitting and exposing the bitter-tasting seeds. I chew on these in lieu of coffee when I can.
P1030533
Perfectly ripe mangosteen in Puerto Rico hiding in the shadows of the canopy. - Perfectly ripe mangosteen in Puerto Rico hiding in the shadows of the canopy.
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Ripe pulasan in the field in Puerto Rico; a red and very sweet cultivar that gets to be a medium size but with a big flavor. - Ripe pulasan in the field in Puerto Rico; a red and very sweet cultivar that gets to be a medium size but with a big flavor.
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Cooling mangosteens prior to washing in a water bath. Colors range from red to dark purple but within a day, all will be mostly purple. - Cooling mangosteens prior to washing in a water bath. Colors range from red to dark purple but within a day, all will be mostly purple.