Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
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Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
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Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
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)
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)
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
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Color
Dark red
Blue, Indigo
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Greyish-white
Origin
West Africa
North America
Soil Type
Well-drained
Porous, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Cold
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.
- National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
- They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
Top Producer
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United States of America
Other Countries
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Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Top Importer
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United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Chile
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Vaccinium corymbosum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Family
Sapotaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Synsepalum
Vaccinium
Species
S. dulcificum
V. myrtillus
Difference Between Miracle fruit and Blueberry
We might think that Miracle fruit and Blueberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Blueberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Blueberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Blueberry with peel is - and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 35.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Blueberry 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 Blueberry is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.