Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Has taste modifying effect
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
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Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
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Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Itching, Skin rash
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., 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)
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Canned Form
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Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
All seasons
Monsoon
Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Dark red
Inside Color
Yellow
Greyish-white
Origin
China, India
West Africa
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Rainfall
Facts about
- Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
- During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
- Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.
- 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
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
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Top Importer
United States of America
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Top Exporter
Mexico
United States of America
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
Citrus Limon
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Sapotaceae
Species
C. limon
S. dulcificum
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Lemon and Miracle fruit
We might think that Lemon and Miracle fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lemon and Miracle fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lemon and Miracle fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Miracle fruit with peel is 29.00 kcal and - and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and 35.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lemon 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 Lemon and Miracle fruit is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.