Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Has taste modifying effect
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
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Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
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Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Itching, Skin rash
Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Canned Form
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Varieties
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Color
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Dark red
Inside Color
Yellow
Greyish-white
Taste
Smooth, Sweet
Sweet
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Rainfall
Facts about
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
- 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
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
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Top Importer
United States of America
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Top Exporter
France
United States of America
Botanical Name
Prunus armeniaca
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
Prunus Armeniaca
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Family
Rosaceae
Sapotaceae
Species
P. armeniaca
S. dulcificum
Difference Between Apricot and Miracle fruit
We might think that Apricot and Miracle fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apricot and Miracle fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apricot and Miracle fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Miracle fruit with peel is 48.00 kcal and - and the amount of calories without peel is 48.00 kcal and 35.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Apricot and Miracle fruit belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Apricot and Miracle fruit is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.