Japanese Persimmon

Miracle fruit

Japanese Persimmon and Miracle fruit

Japanese Persimmon

Miracle fruit

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties

Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation

Has taste modifying effect

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Itching, Skin rash

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level

Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, 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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

18.59 g5.40 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

3.60 g5.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

12.53 g0.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.58 g1.00 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.03

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

81.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg-

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg-

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg-

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

7.50 mg1.33 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.73 mg0.78 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcg-

0 40.3

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Lycopene

159.00 mcg-

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

834.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

7.60 mg-

0 19.2

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Fat

0.19 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

161.00 mg-

42 840

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Iron

0.15 mg-

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg-

0 1556

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Calcium

8.00 mg-

1 100

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Magnesium

9.00 mg-

0 92

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Zinc

0.11 mg-

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

17.00 mg-

0 113

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Manganese

0.36 mg-

0 3.3

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Copper

0.11 mg-

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

4.00 mg-

0 318

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Omega 6s

39.00 mg-

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

4.00 mg-

0 87

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Water Content

80.32 g80.50 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.33 g0.50 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

70.00 kcal-

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

70.00 kcal35.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

-28.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

274.00 kcal351.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

90.00 kcal-

16 461

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Calories in Jam

345.00 kcal-

49 420

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Calories in Pie

284.00 kcal-

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit

Berry

Season

Autumn, Winter

Monsoon

Varieties

Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan

Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii

Seedless Variety

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Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Dark red

Inside Color

Orange

Greyish-white

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

Burma, China, India, Japan

West Africa

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Well-drained

Soil pH

6.5-7.54.5-5.8

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates

Rainfall

Facts

Facts about

Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

China

Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Japan

United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Diospyros kaki

Synsepalum Dulcificum

Synonym

Diospyros kaki

Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Asteridae

Order

Ericales

Family

Ebenaceae

Sapotaceae

Genus

Diospyros

Synsepalum

Species

D. kaki

S. dulcificum

Generic Group

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Difference Between Japanese Persimmon and Miracle fruit

We might think that Japanese Persimmon and Miracle fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Japanese Persimmon and Miracle fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Japanese Persimmon and Miracle fruit is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and Miracle fruit with peel is 70.00 kcal and - and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal and 35.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon and Miracle fruit is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.