Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Has taste modifying effect
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
NA
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
NA
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Itching, Skin rash
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Best Time to Eat
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., 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)
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 E (Tocopherole)
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
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Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Color
Green, Yellow
Dark red
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
West Africa
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Rainfall
Facts about
- Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
- It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
- They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
- 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.
Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
Argentina
United States of America
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
C. vulgaris
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Family
Rosaceae
Sapotaceae
Species
C. oblonga
S. dulcificum
Generic Group
Rose
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Difference Between Quince and Miracle fruit
We might think that Quince and Miracle fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Quince and Miracle fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Quince and Miracle fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Miracle fruit with peel is 57.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Quince and Miracle fruit 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 Quince and Miracle fruit is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.