Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
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, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Has taste modifying effect
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
NA
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Itching, Skin rash
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
Best Time to Eat
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 B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Color
Black, Red
Dark red
Inside Color
Magenta
Greyish-white
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
NA, Sweet
Origin
Europe
West Africa
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Rainfall
Facts about
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
- 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
NA
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
NA
Top Importer
Not Available
Not Available
Top Exporter
Not Available
United States of America
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
Not Available
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Subclass
Asteridae
Asteridae
Order
Dipsacales
Ericales
Family
Adoxaceae
Sapotaceae
Genus
Sambucus
Synsepalum
Species
S. nigra
S. dulcificum
Generic Group
Moschatel
Not Available
Difference Between Elderberry and Miracle fruit
We might think that Elderberry and Miracle fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Miracle fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Miracle fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Miracle fruit with peel is 73.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Elderberry 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 Elderberry and Miracle fruit is Dipsacales and Ericales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.