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
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
Skin Benefits
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Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
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Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
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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 Frozen Form
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Calories in Canned Form
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Type
Berry
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Monsoon
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Color
Dark red
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellow
Origin
West Africa
Eastern United States
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
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'.
Other Countries
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Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
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United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Diospyros virginiana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Family
Sapotaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Synsepalum
Diospyros
Species
S. dulcificum
D. virginiana
Difference Between Miracle fruit and American Persimmon
We might think that Miracle fruit and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and American Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and American Persimmon with peel is - and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 35.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and American Persimmon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Miracle fruit and American Persimmon is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.