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phoenixrising
January 18th, 2008, 05:33 PM
The berries contain miraculin, a rogue glycoprotein that tricks the tongue's taste-bud receptors into believing a sour food is actually sweet. People in parts of west Africa have been using the berries to sweeten sour food and drink for centuries, but it is only recently that the global food industry has cottoned on

From here

http://www.guardian.co.uk/japan/story/0,7369,1650338,00.html

Basicly Lemons taste like candy.

Has anyone had an experience with this? I am definately going to get a plant once I get back stateside. Great for dieting and sure to be a conversation piece. I even heard it makes Guinness taste like chocolate milk.

Oh and here in case you don't believe
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_fruit
phoenixrising
January 18th, 2008, 07:48 PM
In case you want to buy one too

http://davesgarden.com/products/ps/go/56408/
Lyrien
January 19th, 2008, 05:36 PM
That's really kinda cool!
phoenixrising
January 19th, 2008, 05:41 PM
Apparently they are currently looking into isolating the chemical that is responsible in order to create desserts for diabetics.
WitchOfEndor
January 20th, 2008, 12:07 PM
I'm a diabetic & completely miserable about it. I will worship them if they can make it a little easier on us diabetics. LOL
banondraig
January 20th, 2008, 12:56 PM
awesomeness, i will have to get about ten of those plants for starters.
Xentor
January 20th, 2008, 01:11 PM
I've a sweet tooth... this seems like a perfect way to have my cake and eat it too.
Xentor
January 20th, 2008, 01:18 PM
Oh great, the USA FDA has banned its use as a sweetener. It can be used as a supplement, though.
Rhianna813
January 24th, 2008, 08:01 PM
I'm a diabetic & completely miserable about it. I will worship them if they can make it a little easier on us diabetics. LOL

You might interested in a diabetic friendly, natural sweetner called Xylitol:

http://www.xlear.com/xylitol/

it's also good for your teeth. Tom's of Maine uses it in their toothpastes.
WitchOfEndor
January 25th, 2008, 09:08 AM
Thanks for the info Rhianna! :)
Lyrien
January 25th, 2008, 03:37 PM
Oh great, the USA FDA has banned its use as a sweetener. It can be used as a supplement, though.

That just means they'll ban it altogether soon enough.