MiraclefruitNative to West Africa, this berry got its name from its incredible ability to make sour fruits (like lemons and limes) taste sweet instead, when the juices are mixed together. It accomplishes this feat by utilizing a molecule called miraculin, which works by distorting the shape of sweetness receptors on the taste buds. Be careful, though, because although the miraclefruit can distort the taste of sour foods, it does not change the chemistry of the food. Thus, it could leave the stomach and mouth vulnerable to high acidity.
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When you it this fruit then eat any other food it really deceived the taste. Coz the sweet taste is always there. They said its good for the diabetic who are not allowed to use any sweetener..
A friend of mine took a class on food and this was one of the fruits the professor had shipped in for the class to try. She said it made salt & vinegar chips devine! I really want to try this one.
I heard of this fruit b4 it was on an episode of CSI! Cool! :)
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Looks identical to the Cape Gooseberry that we export Worldwide from South Africa.
Funnily have never come across the fruit that is mentioned to come from here.
its the same thing
it's look like radish little bit..
I wonder if it would work as a natural sweetener
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