Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
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Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
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Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
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)
Along with meal, 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
-
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
-
Calories in Canned Form
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-
Type
Berry
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Monsoon
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Color
Dark red
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Orange
Origin
West Africa
Burma, China, India, Japan
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Can tolerate wide range of climates
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.
- Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
- A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
Other Countries
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Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Top Importer
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United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Japan
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Diospyros kaki
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Diospyros kaki
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Family
Sapotaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Synsepalum
Diospyros
Species
S. dulcificum
D. kaki
Difference Between Miracle fruit and Japanese Persimmon
We might think that Miracle fruit and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Japanese Persimmon with peel is - and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 35.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.