Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Skin Benefits
NA
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
NA
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
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)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
Phytosterol
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
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Monsoon
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Color
Dark red
Brown, Reddish-brown
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Brown
Shape
Oval
Curving Cylinder
Taste
NA, Sweet
Sour-Sweet
Origin
West Africa
Africa
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
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.
- Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
- African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
- No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.
Other Countries
NA
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Thailand
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Tamarindus indica
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Tamarindo, tamarindus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Family
Sapotaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Synsepalum
Tamarindus
Species
S. dulcificum
Tamarindus indica
Generic Group
Not Available
Tamarind Sub
Difference Between Miracle fruit and Tamarind
We might think that Miracle fruit and Tamarind are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Tamarind Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Tamarind is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Tamarind with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 239.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Tamarind belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Miracle fruit and Tamarind is Ericales and Fabales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.