Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
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Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
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Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
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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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., 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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Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Color
Dark red
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
White
Origin
West Africa
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
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.
- Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
- It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
- They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
Other Countries
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Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
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United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Argentina
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Cydonia oblonga
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
C. vulgaris
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Family
Sapotaceae
Rosaceae
Species
S. dulcificum
C. oblonga
Difference Between Miracle fruit and Quince
We might think that Miracle fruit and Quince are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Quince Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Quince is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Quince with peel is - and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 35.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Quince 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 Quince is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.