Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
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Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
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Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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 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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Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Color
Dark red
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellow
Taste
Sweet
Smooth, Sweet
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Dry, Hot
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.
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
Other Countries
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Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
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United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
France
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Prunus armeniaca
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Prunus Armeniaca
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Family
Sapotaceae
Rosaceae
Species
S. dulcificum
P. armeniaca
Difference Between Miracle fruit and Apricot
We might think that Miracle fruit and Apricot are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Apricot Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Apricot is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Apricot with peel is - and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 35.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Apricot 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 Miracle fruit and Apricot is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.