Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
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Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
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Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Abdominal pains
Side Effects
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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
-
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Canned Form
-
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Monsoon
Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Ram Jarnun and Paras
Color
Dark red
Black, Magenta, Purple
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Purple
Taste
Sweet
Astringent, Sweet
Origin
West Africa
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Humid, Rainfall
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.
- Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
- In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
- Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.
Other Countries
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Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Exporter
United States of America
India
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Syzygium cumini
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Eugenia cumini
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Family
Sapotaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Synsepalum
Syzygium
Species
S. dulcificum
S. cumini
Difference Between Miracle fruit and Jambul
We might think that Miracle fruit and Jambul are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Jambul Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Jambul is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Jambul with peel is - and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 35.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Jambul 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 Jambul is Ericales and Myrtales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.