Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Has taste modifying effect
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
NA
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
NA
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Itching, Skin rash
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, 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
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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
13.34 gNA
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.80 gNA
0
10.4
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Sugar
10.58 gNA
0
63.35
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Protein
0.81 gNA
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06NA
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
34.00 mcgNA
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mgNA
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mgNA
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.38 mgNA
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mgNA
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mgNA
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
16.00 mcgNA
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
26.70 mg1.33 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.20 mg0.78 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcgNA
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcgNA
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
138.00 mcgNA
0
834
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Choline
10.20 mgNA
0
14.2
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Fat
0.31 gNA
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
166.00 mgNA
42
840
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Iron
0.15 mgNA
0.06
9
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Sodium
0.00 mgNA
0
1556
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Calcium
37.00 mgNA
1
100
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Magnesium
12.00 mgNA
0
92
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Zinc
0.07 mgNA
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
20.00 mgNA
0
113
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Manganese
0.04 mgNA
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mgNA
0
2
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Selenium
0.10 mcgNA
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
18.00 mgNA
0
318
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Omega 6s
48.00 mgNA
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
85.17 gNA
0
95.23
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Ash
0.38 gNA
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NANA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
53.00 kcalNA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
340.00 kcalNA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
61.00 kcalNA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
43.00 kcalNA
17
461
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Calories in Jam
50.00 kcalNA
49
420
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Calories in Pie
370.00 kcalNA
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Citrus
Berry
Season
Winter
Monsoon
Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Seedless Variety
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Color
Orange
Dark red
Inside Color
Orange
Greyish-white
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Succulent
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
NA, Sweet
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
West Africa
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-7.54.5-5.8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Rainfall
Facts
Facts about
- It is known by another name ' Mandarin'.
- Oil extracted from its peel is used in various skin and hair care products.
- Tangerines is also known as the ‘Christmas Orange’ because it is used to stuff kids' stockings..
- 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
China
NA
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
NA
Top Importer
China
Not Available
Top Exporter
Spain
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
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
NA
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Sapotaceae
Genus
Citrus
Synsepalum
Species
C. reticulata
S. dulcificum
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available