Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Has taste modifying effect
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
NA
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Itching, Skin rash
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
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)
Not Available
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Varieties
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Color
Orange, Yellow
Dark red
Inside Color
Orange
Greyish-white
Taste
Sweet, Tart
NA, Sweet
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Rainfall
Facts about
- Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
- Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
- The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.
- 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
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
NA
Top Importer
China
Not Available
Top Exporter
Spain
United States of America
Botanical Name
Eriobotrya japonica
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Family
Rosaceae
Sapotaceae
Genus
Eriobotrya
Synsepalum
Species
E. japonica
S. dulcificum
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Loquat and Miracle fruit
We might think that Loquat and Miracle fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Loquat and Miracle fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Loquat and Miracle fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Loquat and Miracle fruit with peel is 47.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Loquat and Miracle fruit belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Loquat and Miracle fruit is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.