The Tasteberry, (scientific name: Synsepalum dulcificum) is also known as the miracle berry, miracle fruit, and wonder berry and is a plant with a berry that, when eaten, causes sour foods subsequently consumed to taste sweet. This effect is due to miraculin, which is used commercially as a sugar substitute. The species originates in West Africa. The seeds are about the size of coffee beans. The seeds need 14 to 21 days to germinate. The tasteberry was first discovered in the early 18th century when explorers noticed local tribesmen eating these berries before a meal. When they tried them for themselves they experienced a peculiar effect. Sour and bitter foods had become sweet and enjoyable. These berries contain a naturally occurring protein called miraculin that binds to the sour and bit
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| - The Tasteberry, (scientific name: Synsepalum dulcificum) is also known as the miracle berry, miracle fruit, and wonder berry and is a plant with a berry that, when eaten, causes sour foods subsequently consumed to taste sweet. This effect is due to miraculin, which is used commercially as a sugar substitute. The species originates in West Africa. The seeds are about the size of coffee beans. The seeds need 14 to 21 days to germinate. The tasteberry was first discovered in the early 18th century when explorers noticed local tribesmen eating these berries before a meal. When they tried them for themselves they experienced a peculiar effect. Sour and bitter foods had become sweet and enjoyable. These berries contain a naturally occurring protein called miraculin that binds to the sour and bit
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| - The Tasteberry, (scientific name: Synsepalum dulcificum) is also known as the miracle berry, miracle fruit, and wonder berry and is a plant with a berry that, when eaten, causes sour foods subsequently consumed to taste sweet. This effect is due to miraculin, which is used commercially as a sugar substitute. The species originates in West Africa. The seeds are about the size of coffee beans. The seeds need 14 to 21 days to germinate. The tasteberry was first discovered in the early 18th century when explorers noticed local tribesmen eating these berries before a meal. When they tried them for themselves they experienced a peculiar effect. Sour and bitter foods had become sweet and enjoyable. These berries contain a naturally occurring protein called miraculin that binds to the sour and bitter taste receptors on the taste buds. The sour and bitter tastes of foods do not change but they are no longer registered by the tongue.
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