When the Miraculin protein is combined with acids, it strongly stimulates the sensation of sweetness in the tongue.

When sour or acidic foods are consumed after stimulation, it sends a message to the brain that the food is sweet. This sensation can last from thirty minutes to two hours depending on how long you had the pulp in your mouth.

What is Miracle Fruit?
It is the "Miracle Fruit Sensation". The "miracle", is its marvelous ability to transform sour and acidic tastes into sweet tastes... read more >

What is Miraculin?
The pulp of the fruit which contains a glycoprotein is called Miraculin. A glycoprotein consists of 191 amino acids and... read more >

Where Does This Fruit Originate From?
This fruit was first discovered between 1704 and 1727 in West Africa by a French explorer named Reynaud Des Marchais... read more >

How is the Miracle Fruit Produced?
The fruit is produced by a tree that can grow up to 5.5 meters tall (18 feet) in its native environment. However, in the U.S. the tree grows to about 2.5 meters (8 feet) tall. This tree is a very slow growing tree and... read more >

What are the Potential Uses?
The use can be immense and unlimited. Miracle Fruit is a natural product that has no adverse or side effects that have been found. Thus, making it a safe natural product to use... read more >