Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
NA
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
NA
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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, 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)
Protein to Carb Ratio
Not Available
Vitamin A (Retinol)
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 E (Tocopherole)
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
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Color
Dark red
Black, Red
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Magenta
Taste
NA, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
West Africa
Europe
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained
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.
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
Top Producer
NA
United States of America
Other Countries
NA
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
Not Available
Not Available
Top Exporter
United States of America
Not Available
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Subclass
Asteridae
Asteridae
Order
Ericales
Dipsacales
Family
Sapotaceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
Synsepalum
Sambucus
Species
S. dulcificum
S. nigra
Generic Group
Not Available
Moschatel
Difference Between Miracle fruit and Elderberry
We might think that Miracle fruit and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Elderberry with peel is Not Available and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Ericales and Dipsacales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.