Why is miracle fruit illegal? The nutrition diet controversy explained
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Miraculin, the taste-altering glycoprotein found in the miracle fruit, was classified as a "food additive" by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the 1970s. This decision is the primary reason behind the ongoing regulatory debate and explains **why is miracle fruit illegal** in certain commercial forms, despite being a natural product.
