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Synsepalum dulcificum is a plant in the Sapotaceae family, native to tropical Africa. It is known for its berry that, when eaten, causes sour foods (such as lemons and limes) subsequently consumed to taste sweet. This effect is due to miraculin.
The sweetening properties of Synsepalum dulcificum berries were first noted by des Marchais during expeditions to West Africa in the 18th century. [6] The term miraculin derived from experiments to isolate and purify the active glycoprotein that gave the berries their sweetening effects, results that were published simultaneously by Japanese and Dutch scientists working independently in the ...
Synsepalum is a genus of trees and shrubs in the chicle family, Sapotaceae described as a genus in 1852. [ 5 ] [ 2 ] Synsepalum is native to the tropical lowlands of Africa .
Synsepalum dulcificum, source of berries that increases the perceived sweetness of foods Thaumatococcus daniellii , source of a spice that has an intensely sweet flavor Index of plants with the same common name
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Synsepalum brevipes is a shrub or medium-sized to large tree in the family Sapotaceae, [4] that is native to the African tropics and subtropics. Range and habitat [ edit ]