Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
NA
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
NA
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
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
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
Calories in Dried Form
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
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Monsoon
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Color
Dark red
Bright red, Pink red
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Greyish-white
Taste
NA, Sweet
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
West Africa
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Soil Type
Well-drained
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
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.
- The seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
- This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
- This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.
Other Countries
NA
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
Hong Kong
Top Exporter
United States of America
China
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Litchi chinensis
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Nephelium litchi
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Sapotaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
S. dulcificum
L. chinensis
Generic Group
Not Available
Soapberry
Difference Between Miracle fruit and Lychee
We might think that Miracle fruit and Lychee are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Lychee Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Lychee is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Lychee with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Lychee 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 Lychee is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.