Tag: Miraculin

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Miracle Berry: What is the pill that makes everything taste sweet?

Oct 7, 2025 •

4 min read

The glycoprotein miraculin, found in the miracle berry, can make sour foods like lemons taste intensely sweet for up to two hours [1.2.2]. So, what is the pill that makes everything taste sweet, and what is the science behind this flavor inversion?

Is the Drug Miracle Berry a Drug? Understanding the Taste-Altering Fruit

Oct 7, 2025 •

4 min read

A tropical fruit native to West Africa, the miracle berry contains a special protein that can make sour foods taste sweet. But what is the drug miracle berry, and is it truly a medication with pharmacological properties?