Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Has taste modifying effect
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
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Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
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Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Itching, Skin rash
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
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)
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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Season
Spring, Summer
Monsoon
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Dark red
Inside Color
Brown
Greyish-white
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Rainfall
Facts about
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
- 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, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
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Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
United States of America
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
Phoenix dactylifera
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Arecidae
Asteridae
Family
Arecaceae
Sapotaceae
Species
P. dactylifera
S. dulcificum
Difference Between Date and Miracle fruit
We might think that Date and Miracle fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Miracle fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Miracle fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Miracle fruit with peel is 282.00 kcal and - and the amount of calories without peel is 282.00 kcal and 35.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Date 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 Date and Miracle fruit is Arecales and Ericales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.