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
NA
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
NA
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
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)
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 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
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
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
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Dark red
Inside Color
Orange
Greyish-white
Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
West Africa
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Rainfall
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.
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
Japan
United States of America
Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
Not Available
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Family
Ebenaceae
Sapotaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Synsepalum
Species
D. kaki
S. dulcificum
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
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 Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available 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.