Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Has taste modifying effect
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
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Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
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Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Itching, Skin rash
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Best Time to Eat
Along with 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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Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Monsoon
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Dark red
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Sweet
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Rainfall
Facts about
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
- 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
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
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Top Importer
United States of America
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Top Exporter
China
United States of America
Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Asteridae
Asteridae
Family
Solanaceae
Sapotaceae
Species
S. melongena
S. dulcificum
Difference Between Eggplant and Miracle fruit
We might think that Eggplant and Miracle fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Eggplant and Miracle fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Eggplant and Miracle fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Eggplant and Miracle fruit with peel is 25.00 kcal and - and the amount of calories without peel is 25.00 kcal and 35.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Eggplant 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 Eggplant and Miracle fruit is Solanales and Ericales respectively. Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.