Benefits
Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
NA
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
NA
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
NA13.12 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
NA1.40 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
NA9.85 g
0
63.35
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Protein
NA0.54 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
NA0.04
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
NA3.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
NA0.08 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
NA0.03 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
NA0.50 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
NA0.21 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
NA0.11 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
NA18.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
1.33 mg47.80 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.78 mg0.02 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NA0.70 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
NA0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NA0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
NA5.50 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
NA0.12 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
NA109.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
NA0.29 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
NA1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
NA13.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
NA12.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
NA0.12 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
NA8.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
NA0.93 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
NA0.11 mg
0
2
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Selenium
NA0.10 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
NA17.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
NA23.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NA6.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
NA86.00 g
0
95.23
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Ash
NA0.22 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NANA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NA50.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NA50.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
NA245.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA52.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
NA53.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
NA265.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
NA303.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry, Tropical
Season
Monsoon
Autumn
Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark red
Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
NA, Sweet
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
West Africa
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-5.85.5-6
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Hot, Sunny
Facts
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.
- A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
- Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
- The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
- Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
NA
Costa Rica
Other Countries
NA
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Costa Rica
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Ananas sativus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
NA
Liliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Commelinidae
Order
Ericales
Poales
Family
Sapotaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Synsepalum
Ananas
Species
S. dulcificum
A. comosus
Generic Group
Not Available
Pineapple