Have you heard about the "miracle fruit" that tricks the tongue into perceiving sour foods as sweet? The latest issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association explores the possibility of the fruit helping cancer, obese and diabetic patients. The tiny fruit, called Synsepalum dulcificum, is the color of a cranberry. According to a March 25, 2009 article on CNN's website, the berry is native to West Africa and has inspired "taste tripping" parties where people can ...

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