Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
NA
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
NA
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
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 warm water with lime on an empty stomach, Don't consume at night and before bed
Protein to Carb Ratio
Not Available
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Monsoon
All seasons
Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Light Green
Taste
NA, Sweet
Acidic, Sour
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
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.
- Lime is the called as the powerhouse of flavors.
- Fresh lime juice is so acidic that it can dissolve concrete.
- Limes are more fragrant and acidic than lemons.
- Persian limes are almost seedless and thorn less.
Other Countries
NA
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Mexico
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Citrus aurantifolia
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
not available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Sapotaceae
Rutaceae
Species
S. dulcificum
C. aurantifolia
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Miracle fruit and Lime
We might think that Miracle fruit and Lime are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Lime Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Lime is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Lime with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Lime 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 Lime is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Lime belongs to Rutaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.