cranialcandy
Rising Star
"The miracle fruit, Synsepalum dulcificum, is native to West Africa and has been known to Westerners since the 18th century. The cause of the reaction is a protein called miraculin, which binds with the taste buds and acts as a sweetness inducer when it comes in contact with acids, according to a scientist who has studied the fruit, Linda Bartoshuk at the University of Florida’s Center for Smell and Taste. Dr. Bartoshuk said she did not know of any dangers associated with eating miracle fruit."
This has been mentioned to me by a few folks, but has anyone ever gotten to try the berry? I bet it'd be real fun
I love the bit in the article where the girl drinks some Tabasco sauce and likes it to doughnut glaze.
This has been mentioned to me by a few folks, but has anyone ever gotten to try the berry? I bet it'd be real fun