Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Has taste modifying effect
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
NA
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Itching, Skin rash
Side Effects
May interact with some drugs
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)
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 K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
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
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
No Types
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Color
Scarlet red
Dark red
Inside Color
Orange
Greyish-white
Taste
Slightly bitter, Tart
NA, Sweet
Origin
Unknown
West Africa
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot
Rainfall
Facts about
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
- 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
Canada, France, India, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
China
United States of America
Botanical Name
Lycium barbarum
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
Wolfberry
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Asteridae
Asteridae
Family
Solanaceae
Sapotaceae
Species
L. barbarum
S. dulcificum
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Gojiberry and Miracle fruit
We might think that Gojiberry and Miracle fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gojiberry and Miracle fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gojiberry and Miracle fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gojiberry and Miracle fruit with peel is 32.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry and Miracle fruit is Solanales and Ericales respectively. Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.