Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
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Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
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Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
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, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
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
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Monsoon
All seasons
Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Color
Dark red
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellow
Origin
West Africa
China, India
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Hot, Sunny
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.
- Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
- During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
- Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.
Other Countries
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Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
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United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Mexico
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Citrus limon
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Citrus Limon
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Sapotaceae
Rutaceae
Species
S. dulcificum
C. limon
Generic Group
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Citrus fruit
Difference Between Miracle fruit and Lemon
We might think that Miracle fruit and Lemon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Lemon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Lemon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Lemon with peel is - and 29.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 35.00 kcal and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Lemon 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 Lemon is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.