Tag: Taste altering

Miracle fruit, or *Synsepalum dulcificum*, is a West African berry that contains the glycoprotein miraculin, which temporarily binds to your taste receptors. This unique property has made many wonder: is miracle fruit safe to eat raw and what is the proper way to consume it to unlock its 'miraculous' effects?

While calabash is called “miracle fruit” in some cultures for its traditional healing properties, over 99% of nutritional experts agree the two are botanically distinct plants. This common confusion hinges on regional naming conventions rather than scientific fact, and clarifying this can lead to a deeper understanding of these two unique plant products.