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tapestrybabe
06-01-2008, 08:54 PM
A Tiny Fruit That Tricks the Tongue

A small red berry called miracle fruit temporarily rewires the way the palate perceives sour flavors, rendering lemons as sweet as candy.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/28/dining/28flavor.html?_r=1&em&ex=1212120000&en=274b68f15762bf52&ei=5087_&oref=slogin


anybody ever try this??
i havent yet, but it looks like it
would be great for a party or would
make a fun gift...

BillHoo
06-09-2008, 10:43 AM
Next time I'm in NYC, I think I'll pick some up.

Imagine a party where some dude pulls a berry out of his pocket and says "put this in your mouth!"



A Tiny Fruit That Tricks the Tongue

A small red berry called miracle fruit temporarily rewires the way the palate perceives sour flavors, rendering lemons as sweet as candy.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/28/dining/28flavor.html?_r=1&em&ex=1212120000&en=274b68f15762bf52&ei=5087_&oref=slogin


anybody ever try this??
i havent yet, but it looks like it
would be great for a party or would
make a fun gift...