Another Red Berry

An interesting little berry known as miracle fruit contains a protein called miraculin,when the small berry is consumed it coats the tongue and temporarily rewires the sweet receptors to make acidic foods taste sweet. The berry itself tastes somewhat like a cranberry and the effect on the taste buds last about an hour. It could have potential use for diabetics and those who want to lose weight but have trouble sticking to their diets. One country having success using the miracle fruit is Japan where it is being featured in cafes. It isn't illegal in the US and can be purchased for about $2 per berry,it can also be legally grown,but the FDA doesn't recognize it as a food. In big cities flavor tripping parties are the rage,the guests eat the berry then taste foods like lemons,cheese and vinegar.