Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation
Has taste modifying effect
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
NA
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Itching, Skin rash
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Protein to Carb Ratio
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Autumn, Winter
Monsoon
Varieties
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Dark red
Inside Color
Yellow
Greyish-white
Origin
Eastern United States
West Africa
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Rainfall
Facts about
- It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
- There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
- The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
- The name 'Miracle' because of the magical experience you get after eating it.
- When you have lemon after eating this fruit, it tastes sweet as if it is added with sugar.
- It is also used as natural sweetener.
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
Not Available
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Family
Ebenaceae
Sapotaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Synsepalum
Species
D. virginiana
S. dulcificum
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between American Persimmon and Miracle fruit
We might think that American Persimmon and Miracle fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. American Persimmon and Miracle fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between American Persimmon and Miracle fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Miracle fruit with peel is 127.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Miracle fruit belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of American Persimmon and Miracle fruit is Ericales and Ericales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.