Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
NA
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
NA
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
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, Don't consume at night and before bed
Protein to Carb Ratio
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Type
Berry
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Monsoon
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Color
Dark red
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Greyish-white
White
Taste
NA, Sweet
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Warm to hot climate
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.
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
Other Countries
NA
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
China
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Solanum melongena
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Subclass
Asteridae
Asteridae
Family
Sapotaceae
Solanaceae
Species
S. dulcificum
S. melongena
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Miracle fruit and Eggplant
We might think that Miracle fruit and Eggplant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Eggplant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Eggplant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Eggplant with peel is Not Available and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Eggplant 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 Eggplant is Ericales and Solanales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.