Do you know what is 'Miracle Berry'?

Miracle Berry: Benefit, farming methods and care of miracle Berry

Introduction:

Miracle berry or synspalum dulcificum is a tropical fruit, which changes the taste of the mouth after eating. It is mainly prevalent in West Africa, but it is currently being cultivated in other countries.

Miracle Fruit Plant

Features:

Small, red berry.

After putting Miracle Berry in the mouth, any sour food/fruit seems sweet.

The tree can be evergreen and up to 3-5 feet high.

The main active ingredient of the fruit is miraculin, which is responsible for the change in taste.

Benefits of Miracle Berry:

1. Diabetes is helpful in controlling - it naturally makes food sweet, which is a good alternative for patients with diabetes.

2. Helps to lose weight - Avoid artificial sugar helps maintain a healthy diet.

3. Chemotherapy is beneficial for patients - many chemotherapy gets bitter taste in the patient's mouth, which can remove it.

4. Natural sugar option - This is a great solution for those who want to reduce the use of sugar.

5. Antioxidant rich - It contains a lot of antioxidants and it increases the immune system.

Rules for planting miracle berry trees:

[1] Soil and Climate:

Sandy-loam soil and light acidic soil are suitable for this plant.

Warm and humid climate grow well.

[2] Method of planting saplings:

The hole should be made 12-5 inches deep and wide.

Mix the compost or rotten cow dung with the soil.

The seedlings should be planted by maintaining 3-5 feet of distance.

[3] Lighting and shades:

Partially shaded space is good for this tree, but direct sunlight can also grow.

Miracle Berry Tree Care:

[1] Irrigation of water:

Water should be provided regularly during the summer, but excess water cannot be allowed to accumulate.

During the rainy season, drainage should be arranged.

[2] Application of fertilizer:

It is best to apply organic fertilizer (compost, vermic compost) every 2-5 months.

A small amount of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be provided.

[3] Trees trim:

The tree should be trimmed to maintain the good shape of the tree.

Dry or diseased stems should be cut.

[4] Disease and suppression of insects:

1. This tree is usually not a special disease.

2. However, natural fungicide can be used to avoid fungal infections.

3. Applying a small amount of neem oil or organic pesticides can keep the insects away.

Collection and preserve the fruit:

1. Usually the tree begins to produce fruit within 2-5 years of planting.

2. If mature, the fruit is red, then it can be collected.

3. It is good to eat fresh, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for some time.

Commercial prospects:

Miracle berries are relatively rare in the market as the demand is very high.

Mechanism of action and applications:

Miraculin, a glycoprotein initially isolated by Japanese researcher Kenzo Kurihara in 1968, is responsible for the flavor-altering mechanism of miracle fruit. Miraculin is not sweet in and of itself, but it attaches itself to taste receptors and makes acidic foods taste sweet. Usually lasting between thirty minutes and two hours, the effect gets weaker with time. Though more research is required, the fruit has been suggested as a remedy for the taste changes that some chemotherapy patients experience. In the 1970s, an effort was made in the US to market the fruit extract as a noncaloric or low-calorie sweetener for diabetics and dieters, but the U.S. Food and Drug.

The evergreen shrub known as "miracle fruit" (Synsepalum dulcificum), which belongs to the Sapotaceae family, is grown for its mild fruits that turn sour foods that are later consumed into sweet ones. Native to tropical West Africa, the miracle fruit plant is used locally to sweeten drinks like palm wine. Due to its similar ability to make sour foods taste sweet, the unrelated sweet prayer plant (Thaumatococcus daniellii) is also referred to as miracle fruit.