Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Has taste modifying effect
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
NA
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Itching, Skin rash
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
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., Morning time (before lunch)
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 A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
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Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
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Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Varieties
Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Inside Color
Grey
Greyish-white
Origin
Asia, Europe
West Africa
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Moist
Rainfall
Facts about
- The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
- Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
- Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.
- 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.
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
Not Available
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Top Exporter
Not Available
United States of America
Botanical Name
Ribes nigrum
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Saxifragales
Ericales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Sapotaceae
Species
R. nigrum
S. dulcificum
Generic Group
Saxifrage
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Difference Between Blackcurrant and Miracle fruit
We might think that Blackcurrant and Miracle fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blackcurrant and Miracle fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blackcurrant and Miracle fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Miracle fruit with peel is 63.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant 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 Blackcurrant and Miracle fruit is Saxifragales and Ericales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.