Taste-Modifying Protein from Miracle Fruit

Kenzo Kurihara; Lloyd M. Beidler

doi:10.1126/science.161.3847.1241

Abstract

The active principle of miracle fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum) is a basic glycoprotein with a probable molecular weight of 44,000. Application of the protein to the tongue modifies the taste so that one tastes sour substances as sweet.

Science

Vol 161, Issue 3847
20 September 1968

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Taste-Modifying Protein from Miracle Fruit

By Kenzo Kurihara, Lloyd M. Beidler

Science20 Sep 1968 : 1241-1243

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By Kenzo Kurihara, Lloyd M. Beidler

Science20 Sep 1968 : 1241-1243

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