Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
NA
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
NA
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
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
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Red
Taste
NA, Sweet
Sour, Tart
Origin
West Africa
Europe
Soil Type
Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Cold
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 albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
- Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
- There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
Other Countries
NA
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
Not Available
Germany
Top Exporter
United States of America
Russia
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Saxifragales
Family
Sapotaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
S. dulcificum
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Not Available
Saxifrage
Difference Between Miracle fruit and Red Currant
We might think that Miracle fruit and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Red Currant with peel is Not Available and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Red Currant 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 Red Currant is Ericales and Saxifragales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.