Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
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Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
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Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Pink
Origin
West Africa
Barbados
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Humid, Warm
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.
- Grapefruit is used to protect wooden tools due to its anti-fungal properties.
- It grows in clusters as grapes & hence called as grapefruit.
- This fruit tastes delicious when paired with fish, e.g. in fish salads.
Other Countries
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Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Citrus Paradisi
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Sapotaceae
Rutaceae
Species
S. dulcificum
C. × paradisi
Generic Group
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Citrus fruit
Difference Between Miracle fruit and Pink Grapefruit
We might think that Miracle fruit and Pink Grapefruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Pink Grapefruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Pink Grapefruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Pink Grapefruit with peel is - and 42.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 35.00 kcal and 42.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Pink Grapefruit 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 Pink Grapefruit is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.