Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Has taste modifying effect
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
NA
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Itching, Skin rash
Side Effects
Unknown
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 K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
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
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Monsoon
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Dark red
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Greyish-white
Taste
Sour, Sweet
NA, Sweet
Origin
Unknown
West Africa
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid
Rainfall
Facts about
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
- 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
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
NA
Top Importer
Singapore
Not Available
Top Exporter
Thailand
United States of America
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
Rambota
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Sapindaceae
Sapotaceae
Genus
Nephelium
Synsepalum
Species
N. lappaceum
S. dulcificum
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Rambutan and Miracle fruit
We might think that Rambutan and Miracle fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Miracle fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Miracle fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Miracle fruit with peel is 69.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Miracle fruit belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Rambutan and Miracle fruit is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.