Miracle fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum), which grows on a small emerald tree, is a red berry native to Ghana. People have known for centuries that eating the tiny tropical fruit, the size of a large ...

The berries of the miracle fruit tree, or Synsepalum dulcificum, contain a glycoprotein called miraculin that effectively causes the palate to taste acidic, sour and bitter flavors as sweet for a ...

Sliding a mesh screen door, Erik Tietig points to rows of plants that have been his focus for the past decade. Standing nearly 2 m tall in plastic pots and sheltered by shade cloth, the Synsepalum ...

None — Miracle Fruit parties are becoming the hottest way to entertain. After eating the small berry, people eat a variety of foods to feel its effect. Sour fruit such as limes and lemons taste like ...