Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
NA
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
NA
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Side Effects
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
May interact with some drugs
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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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 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
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
No Types
Color
Dark red
Scarlet red
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Orange
Taste
NA, Sweet
Slightly bitter, Tart
Origin
West Africa
Unknown
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Cold, Hot
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.
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
Other Countries
NA
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
China
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Lycium barbarum
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Wolfberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Asteridae
Asteridae
Family
Sapotaceae
Solanaceae
Species
S. dulcificum
L. barbarum
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Miracle fruit and Gojiberry
We might think that Miracle fruit and Gojiberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Gojiberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Gojiberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Gojiberry with peel is Not Available and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry is Ericales and Solanales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.