Miracle fruit

Blackcurrant

Miracle fruit and Blackcurrant

Miracle fruit

Blackcurrant

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1 Benefits

1.1 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

1.1.1 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

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

1.3 Hair Benefits

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

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Itching, Skin rash

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

1.5 Side Effects

Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation

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

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)

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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

NA15.40 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

NANA

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NANA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

NA1.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

NA0.09

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

NA12.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

NA0.05 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

NA0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

NA0.30 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

NA0.40 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

NA0.07 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

NANA

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

1.33 mg181.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.78 mg1.00 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NANA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NANA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NANA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NANA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

NA0.40 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

NA322.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

NA1.54 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

NA2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

NA55.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

NA24.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

NA0.27 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

NA59.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

NA0.26 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

NA0.09 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

NANA

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

NA72.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

NA107.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

NA81.96 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

NA0.86 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA63.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA283.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

NA108.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA183.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA270.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

4.2 Season

Monsoon

Summer

4.3 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

4.4 Seedless Variety

✔ ✘

4.5 Color

Dark red

Black

4.6 Inside Color

Greyish-white

Grey

4.7 Shape

Oval

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

NA, Sweet

Tart

4.10 Origin

West Africa

Asia, Europe

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-5.86-6.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Rainfall

Cold, Moist

5 Facts

5.1 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.

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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

✔ ✘

5.2.2 Beer

✔ ✘

5.2.3 Spirits

✔ ✘

5.2.4 Cocktails

✔ ✘

5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Russia

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

Not Available

5.3.4 Top Exporter

United States of America

Not Available

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Synsepalum Dulcificum

Ribes nigrum

6.2 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

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Asteridae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Ericales

Saxifragales

7.8 Family

Sapotaceae

Grossulariaceae

7.9 Genus

Synsepalum

Ribes

7.10 Species

S. dulcificum

R. nigrum

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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 Not Available and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Blackcurrant belong to and 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.