1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Has taste modifying effect
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
NA
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
NA
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Itching, Skin rash
1.5 Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.3.1 Fiber
2.4.1 Sugar
2.6 Protein
2.7.2 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.8 Vitamins
2.8.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.8.3 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.8.4 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.8.6 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.8.7 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.8.8 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.8.9 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.8.10 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.8.11 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.8.12 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.8.13 Lycopene
2.8.14 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.8.15 Choline
2.9 Fat
2.10 Minerals
2.10.1 Potassium
2.10.2 Iron
2.10.3 Sodium
2.10.4 Calcium
2.10.5 Magnesium
2.10.6 Zinc
2.10.7 Phosphorus
2.10.8 Manganese
2.10.9 Copper
2.10.10 Selenium
2.11 Fatty Acids
2.11.1 Omega 3s
2.11.2 Omega 6s
2.12 Sterol
2.12.1 Phytosterol
2.13 Water Content
2.14 Ash
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
4.2 Season
4.3 Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
4.6 Inside Color
4.7 Shape
4.8 Texture
4.9 Taste
4.10 Origin
North America
West Africa
4.11 Grows on
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
5 Facts
5.1 Facts about
- Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
- They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
- Cranberries do not grow in water.
- 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.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
United States of America
NA
5.3.2 Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
NA
5.3.3 Top Importer
5.3.4 Top Exporter
United States of America
United States of America
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synsepalum Dulcificum
6.2 Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
7.2 Kingdom
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
7.5 Class
7.6 Subclass
7.7 Order
7.8 Family
7.9 Genus
7.10 Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
S. dulcificum
7.11 Generic Group