Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
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Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
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Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
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, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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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Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Monsoon
All seasons
Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
Color
Dark red
Brown, Green
Inside Color
Greyish-white
White
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Sweetish
Origin
West Africa
America, India
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Hot, Humid
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.
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
Other Countries
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Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
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United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Philippines
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Cocos nucifera
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Cocos nucifera
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Asteridae
Arecidae
Family
Sapotaceae
Arecaceae
Species
S. dulcificum
C. nucifera
Generic Group
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Arecaceae
Difference Between Miracle fruit and Coconut
We might think that Miracle fruit and Coconut are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Coconut Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Coconut is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Coconut with peel is - and 354.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 35.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Coconut 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 Coconut is Ericales and Arecales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.