Benefits
Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
NA
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
NA
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
NA9.30 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
NA2.80 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
NA2.50 g
0
63.35
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Protein
NA1.10 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
NA0.12
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
NA3.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
NA0.04 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
NA0.02 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
NA0.10 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
NA0.19 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
NA0.08 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
NA11.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
1.33 mg53.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.78 mg0.15 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NA0.00 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
NA0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NA11.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
NA5.10 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
NA0.30 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
NA138.00 mg
42
840
👆🏻
Iron
NA0.60 mg
0.06
9
👆🏻
Sodium
NA2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
NA26.00 mg
1
100
👆🏻
Magnesium
NA8.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
NA0.06 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
NA16.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
NA0.03 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
NA0.04 mg
0
2
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Selenium
NA0.40 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
NA26.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
NA63.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
NA88.98 g
0
95.23
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Ash
NA0.30 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NANA
15
299
👆🏻
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NA29.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NA22.00 kcal
0
187
👆🏻
Calories in Dried Form
NA267.00 kcal
32
747
👆🏻
Calories in Canned Form
NA21.00 kcal
17
443
👆🏻
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
NA22.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
NA250.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
NA285.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Monsoon
All seasons
Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark red
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
NA, Sweet
Sour
Origin
West Africa
China, India
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-5.85.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Hot, Sunny
Facts
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.
- Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
- During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
- Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
NA
China
Other Countries
NA
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Mexico
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Citrus limon
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
NA
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Sapotaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Synsepalum
Citrus
Species
S. dulcificum
C. limon
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit