Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
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Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
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Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Gastric irritation
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
Berry, Tree fruit
Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Color
Dark red
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellowish Green
Origin
West Africa
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loamy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Dry, Warm
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.
- Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
- They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
Other Countries
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Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Top Exporter
United States of America
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Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Ribes uva-crispa
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Ribes grossularia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Ericales
Saxifragales
Family
Sapotaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
S. dulcificum
R. uva-crispa
Generic Group
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Saxifrage
Difference Between Miracle fruit and Gooseberry
We might think that Miracle fruit and Gooseberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Gooseberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Gooseberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Gooseberry with peel is - and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 35.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry is Ericales and Saxifragales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.