Miracle fruit

Blackcurrant

Miracle fruit and Blackcurrant

Miracle fruit

Blackcurrant

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet

Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

General Benefits

Has taste modifying effect

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Itching, Skin rash

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling

Side Effects

Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

5.40 g15.40 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

5.40 g3.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

0.00 g7.40 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.00 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.09

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

-0.05 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

-0.30 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.40 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

-0.07 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

2.00 mcg9.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

1.33 mg181.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.78 mg1.00 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

-14.60 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

-0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-15.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

-0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

-322.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

-1.54 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

-2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

-55.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

-24.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

-0.27 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

-59.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

-0.26 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

-0.09 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.30 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

-72.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

-107.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

-12.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

80.50 g81.96 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.50 g0.86 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

-63.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

35.00 kcal63.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

28.00 kcal63.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

351.00 kcal283.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

-63.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

-108.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

-183.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

-270.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Season

Monsoon

Summer

Varieties

Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii

Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder

Seedless Variety

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Color

Dark red

Black

Inside Color

Greyish-white

Grey

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

Taste

Sweet

Tart

Origin

West Africa

Asia, Europe

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-5.86-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Rainfall

Cold, Moist

Facts

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.

The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Russia

Other Countries

New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America

Top Importer

Top Exporter

United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Synsepalum Dulcificum

Ribes nigrum

Synonym

Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry

R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Rosidae

Order

Ericales

Saxifragales

Family

Sapotaceae

Grossulariaceae

Genus

Synsepalum

Ribes

Species

S. dulcificum

R. nigrum

Generic Group

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Miracle fruit and Blackcurrant

We might think that Miracle fruit and Blackcurrant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Blackcurrant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Blackcurrant is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Blackcurrant with peel is - and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 35.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Blackcurrant 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 Blackcurrant is Ericales and Saxifragales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.