Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Has taste modifying effect
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
NA
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
NA
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Itching, Skin rash
Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
13.80 gNA
1
79.18
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Fiber
4.30 gNA
0
10.4
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Sugar
7.37 gNA
0
63.35
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Protein
1.40 gNA
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10NA
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcgNA
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mgNA
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mgNA
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mgNA
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.06 mgNA
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mgNA
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcgNA
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
41.00 mg1.33 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg0.78 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
11.00 mcgNA
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcgNA
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
47.00 mcgNA
0
834
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Choline
7.60 mgNA
0
14.2
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Fat
0.20 gNA
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
275.00 mgNA
42
840
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Iron
1.00 mgNA
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mgNA
0
1556
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Calcium
33.00 mgNA
1
100
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Magnesium
13.00 mgNA
0
92
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Zinc
0.23 mgNA
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
44.00 mgNA
0
113
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Manganese
0.19 mgNA
0
3.3
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Copper
0.11 mgNA
0
2
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Selenium
0.60 mcgNA
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
35.00 mgNA
0
318
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Omega 6s
53.00 mgNA
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
83.95 gNA
0
95.23
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Ash
0.66 gNA
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
56.00 kcalNA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcalNA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NANA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
70.00 kcalNA
17
461
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Calories in Jam
165.00 kcalNA
49
420
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Calories in Pie
260.00 kcalNA
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Summer
Monsoon
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Seedless Variety
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Color
Red
Dark red
Inside Color
Red
Greyish-white
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Sour, Tart
NA, Sweet
Origin
Europe
West Africa
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-74.5-5.8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold
Rainfall
Facts
Facts about
- The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
- Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
- There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
- 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.
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
Russia
NA
Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
NA
Top Importer
Germany
Not Available
Top Exporter
Russia
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
Not Available
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
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Class
Magnoliopsida
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Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Saxifragales
Ericales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Sapotaceae
Genus
Ribes
Synsepalum
Species
R. rubrum
S. dulcificum
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Not Available