1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
1.1.1 General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
1.2 Skin Benefits
NA
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
1.3 Hair Benefits
NA
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
1.5 Side Effects
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 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., Strictly avoid empty stomach
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.1 Fiber
2.2.2 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.4.11 Lycopene
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.4.13 Choline
2.5 Fat
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
2.6.2 Iron
2.6.3 Sodium
2.6.4 Calcium
2.6.5 Magnesium
2.6.6 Zinc
2.6.7 Phosphorus
2.6.8 Manganese
2.6.9 Copper
2.6.10 Selenium
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
2.7.2 Omega 6s
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
2.9 Water Content
1.2 Ash
2 Calories
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
2.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
2.4 Calories in Frozen Form
2.5 Calories in Dried Form
2.6 Calories in Canned Form
2.7 Calories in Foods
2.7.1 Calories in Juice
2.7.2 Calories in Jam
2.7.3 Calories in Pie
3 Characteristics
3.1 Type
3.2 Season
3.3 Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan
3.4 Seedless Variety
3.5 Color
Dark red
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
3.6 Inside Color
3.7 Shape
3.8 Texture
3.9 Taste
3.10 Origin
West Africa
Southern Africa
3.11 Grows on
3.12 Cultivation
3.12.1 Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained
3.12.2 Soil pH
3.12.3 Climatic Conditions
4 Facts
4.1 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.
- Watermelon contain 91% of water.
- In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
- Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
- There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.
4.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
4.2.1 Wine
4.2.2 Beer
4.2.3 Spirits
4.2.4 Cocktails
4.3 Production
4.3.1 Top Producer
4.3.2 Other Countries
NA
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
4.3.3 Top Importer
4.3.4 Top Exporter
United States of America
China
5 Scientific Name
5.1 Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Citrullus Lanatus
5.2 Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Citrullus vulgaris
6 Classification
6.1 Domain
6.2 Kingdom
6.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
6.4 Division
6.5 Class
6.6 Subclass
6.7 Order
6.8 Family
6.9 Genus
6.10 Species
6.11 Generic Group