Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Has taste modifying effect
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
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Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
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Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Itching, Skin rash
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Best Time to Eat
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)
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
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Color
Blue, Indigo
Dark red
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Greyish-white
Origin
North America
West Africa
Soil Type
Porous, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Rainfall
Facts about
- National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
- They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
- 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.
Top Producer
United States of America
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Other Countries
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
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Top Importer
United States of America
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Top Exporter
Chile
United States of America
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
Vaccinium corymbosum
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Family
Ericaceae
Sapotaceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Synsepalum
Species
V. myrtillus
S. dulcificum
Difference Between Blueberry and Miracle fruit
We might think that Blueberry and Miracle fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blueberry and Miracle fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blueberry and Miracle fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blueberry and Miracle fruit with peel is 57.00 kcal and - and the amount of calories without peel is 57.00 kcal and 35.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blueberry 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 Blueberry and Miracle fruit is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.