1 Benefits
1.1 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
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Has taste modifying effect
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
NA
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
NA
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Itching, Skin rash
1.5 Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 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)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.3.1 Fiber
2.4.2 Sugar
2.5 Protein
2.5.2 Protein to Carb Ratio
3.12 Vitamins
3.12.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.1.1 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
6.11.1 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
6.11.2 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
6.11.3 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
6.11.4 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
6.11.5 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.11.6 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.11.7 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
6.11.8 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
6.11.9 Lycopene
6.11.10 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
6.11.11 Choline
6.12 Fat
6.13 Minerals
6.13.1 Potassium
6.13.2 Iron
6.13.3 Sodium
6.13.4 Calcium
6.13.5 Magnesium
6.13.6 Zinc
6.13.7 Phosphorus
6.13.8 Manganese
6.13.9 Copper
6.13.10 Selenium
6.14 Fatty Acids
6.14.1 Omega 3s
6.14.2 Omega 6s
6.15 Sterol
6.15.1 Phytosterol
6.16 Water Content
6.17 Ash
7 Calories
7.1 Serving Size
7.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
7.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
7.4 Calories in Frozen Form
7.5 Calories in Dried Form
7.6 Calories in Canned Form
7.7 Calories in Foods
7.7.1 Calories in Juice
7.7.2 Calories in Jam
7.7.3 Calories in Pie
8 Characteristics
8.1 Type
8.2 Season
8.3 Varieties
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
8.4 Seedless Variety
8.5 Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Dark red
8.6 Inside Color
8.7 Shape
8.8 Texture
8.9 Taste
8.10 Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
West Africa
8.11 Grows on
8.12 Cultivation
8.12.1 Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
8.12.2 Soil pH
8.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Rainfall
9 Facts
9.1 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.
9.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
9.2.1 Wine
9.2.2 Beer
9.2.3 Spirits
9.2.4 Cocktails
9.3 Production
9.3.1 Top Producer
9.3.2 Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
NA
9.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
9.3.4 Top Exporter
Japan
United States of America
10 Scientific Name
10.1 Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki
Synsepalum Dulcificum
10.2 Synonym
Not Available
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
11 Classification
11.1 Domain
11.2 Kingdom
11.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
11.4 Division
11.5 Class
11.6 Subclass
11.7 Order
11.8 Family
11.9 Genus
11.10 Species
11.11 Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available