Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
NA
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
NA
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Side Effects
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, 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)
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), 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
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
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Orange
Taste
NA, Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
West Africa
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Sunny
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.
- It is known by another name ' Mandarin'.
- Oil extracted from its peel is used in various skin and hair care products.
- Tangerines is also known as the ‘Christmas Orange’ because it is used to stuff kids' stockings..
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Other Countries
NA
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Not Available
China
Top Exporter
United States of America
Spain
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Citrus reticulata
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Sapotaceae
Rutaceae
Species
S. dulcificum
C. reticulata
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Miracle fruit and Tangerine
We might think that Miracle fruit and Tangerine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Tangerine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Tangerine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Tangerine with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Tangerine 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 Tangerine is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.