What is the secret of miracle fruit?
This fruit contains a unique glycoprotein known as miraculin, which, when consumed, temporarily alters the perception of taste, making sour and acidic foods taste incredibly sweet.
Why is it called miracle fruit?
Miracle fruit is an African indigenous plant that derives its name from the miraculin-containing red berry, which can make sour and acidic foods taste sweeter.
People use miracle fruit for diabetes, obesity, taste disturbances in people treated with cancer drugs, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. In foods, miracle fruit is used as a low-calorie sugar-free sweetener.