The berry can trick your tastebuds, ... Although it may seem like a relatively new trend, people in West Africa have been using the miracle berry for centuries to sweeten sour foods and drinks.

The fruit of the said plant has been dubbed 'miracle berry' for its amazing ability to make sour foods taste sweet when consumed. This effect is due to miraculin, a glycoprotein found in the berry.

The miracle berry, scientifically known as Synsepalum dulcificum, is a fruit native to West Africa, but it can be found in other areas of the world, including central Florida. Although it may seem ...