1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
1.1.1 General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation
1.2 Skin Benefits
NA
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
1.3 Hair Benefits
NA
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
1.5 Side Effects
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 Best Time to Eat
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)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.1 Fiber
2.2.2 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.4.11 Lycopene
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.4.13 Choline
2.5 Fat
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
2.6.2 Iron
2.6.3 Sodium
2.6.4 Calcium
2.6.5 Magnesium
2.6.6 Zinc
2.6.7 Phosphorus
2.6.8 Manganese
2.6.9 Copper
2.6.10 Selenium
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
2.7.2 Omega 6s
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
2.9 Water Content
2.10 Ash
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
2 Characteristics
2.1 Type
2.2 Season
2.3 Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
2.4 Seedless Variety
2.5 Color
Dark red
Orange, Red, Yellow
2.6 Inside Color
2.7 Shape
2.8 Texture
2.9 Taste
2.10 Origin
West Africa
Eastern United States
2.11 Grows on
2.12 Cultivation
2.12.1 Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
2.12.2 Soil pH
2.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
3 Facts
3.1 Facts about
- 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.
- It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
- There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
- The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
3.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
3.2.1 Wine
3.2.2 Beer
3.2.3 Spirits
3.2.4 Cocktails
3.3 Production
3.3.1 Top Producer
3.3.2 Other Countries
NA
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
3.3.3 Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
3.3.4 Top Exporter
United States of America
United States of America
4 Scientific Name
4.1 Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Diospyros virginiana
4.2 Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Not Available
5 Classification
5.1 Domain
5.2 Kingdom
5.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.4 Division
5.5 Class
5.6 Subclass
5.7 Order
5.8 Family
5.9 Genus
5.10 Species
S. dulcificum
D. virginiana
5.11 Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available