miracle berry
The 'miracle berry' is renowned for its ability to make sour foods taste sweet, thanks to a unique glycoprotein it contains.
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Definition
C1Botany
(technical)A small red fruit from the Synsepalum dulcificum plant, containing miraculin, which alters taste perception.
Example
- Scientists are studying the miracle berry for its potential applications in the food industry.
B2Food
(general)A fruit that, when eaten, makes sour foods taste sweet for a short period.
Example
- After eating a miracle berry, the lemon tasted as sweet as candy.