Is miracle fruit safe to eat regularly? Exploring the science and long-term effects
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Native to West Africa, miracle fruit, or Synsepalum dulcificum, has the remarkable ability to make sour foods taste sweet, a phenomenon caused by a glycoprotein called miraculin. While delightful for taste-testing parties and a potential low-sugar alternative, many people question if this taste-altering berry is safe for regular, long-term consumption.