http://disqus.com/people/82f735409d6b938ab2099d04647762cd/enThu, 03 Jul 2008 13:18:46 -0000http://ohgizmo.disqus.com/ohgizmo_raquo_archive_raquo_miracle_berry_tablets_mess_with_your_tastebuds/#comment-1767457It's called "miracle" because the cause of the reaction is a protein called miraculin, which binds with the taste buds and acts as a sweetness inducer when it comes in contact with acids.<br><br>An interesting, recent article in the NYTimes about it: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/28/dining/28flavor.html?scp=1&amp;sq=miracle%2520berry&amp;st=cse" rel="nofollow">http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/28/dining/28flav...</a>cluelessThu, 03 Jul 2008 13:18:46 -0000