Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
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Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
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Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Allergic reaction
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., 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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Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry
Color
Dark red
Blue, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Purple
Origin
West Africa
North America
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Humid, 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.
- "I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.
- The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities".
Top Producer
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United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Chile
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Gaylussacia brachycera
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Vaccinium Corymbosum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Asteridae
Asteridae
Family
Sapotaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Synsepalum
Gaylussacia
Species
S. dulcificum
G. brachycera
Difference Between Miracle fruit and Huckleberry
We might think that Miracle fruit and Huckleberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Huckleberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Huckleberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Huckleberry with peel is - and 37.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 35.00 kcal and 52.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Huckleberry 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 Huckleberry is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.