Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
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Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
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Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
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)
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
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Canned Form
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Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Color
Dark red
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Orange
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
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.
- Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
- Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
- The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.
Other Countries
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Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Top Exporter
United States of America
Spain
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Eriobotrya japonica
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Family
Sapotaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Synsepalum
Eriobotrya
Species
S. dulcificum
E. japonica
Difference Between Miracle fruit and Loquat
We might think that Miracle fruit and Loquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Loquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Loquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Loquat with peel is - and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 35.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Loquat 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 Loquat is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.