Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold
Has taste modifying effect
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
NA
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Itching, Skin rash
Side Effects
Gastric irritation
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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)
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
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Berry
Varieties
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Dark red
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Greyish-white
Taste
Astringent
NA, Sweet
Origin
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
West Africa
Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Rainfall
Facts about
- Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
- They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
- 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
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
NA
Top Importer
Not Available
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Top Exporter
Not Available
United States of America
Botanical Name
Ribes uva-crispa
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
Ribes grossularia
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Saxifragales
Ericales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Sapotaceae
Species
R. uva-crispa
S. dulcificum
Generic Group
Saxifrage
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Difference Between Gooseberry and Miracle fruit
We might think that Gooseberry and Miracle fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gooseberry and Miracle fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gooseberry and Miracle fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Miracle fruit with peel is 44.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry and Miracle fruit is Saxifragales and Ericales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.