Does inclusion of miracle fruit powder within a model beverage affect taste of solutions subsequently consumed?
Ruth E. Greenaway,
Pam Beyts,
Christopher P. Mercogliano
et al.
Abstract:Miraculin is a glycoprotein present in miracle fruit berries (Richadella dulcifica or Synsepalum dulcificum) known to have taste modifying properties: conversion of sour into sweet taste. So far, research has shown that the effects occur when consuming miracle fruit powder or miracle fruit berries prior to consumption of a sour drink or food product. However, limited research has examined the effects of miraculin consumed within a food or drink product and if there might be any taste‐modifying effects on other… Show more
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