Final Flavor Trip of 09
For those many who have not heard of “flavor tripping,” it involves use of a berry called miracle fruit. It would be an otherwise unimpressive berry if not for the presence of a single protein that happens to alter for about an hour the way your taste buds perceive taste. During that time, sour and bitter will taste sweet.
So a lemon will taste like lemon candy, cranberries will be more sweet than tart, and Guinness will almost have a chocolaty malt beverage taste.
The miracle fruit is a completely safe berry, having been used for thousands of years and all over the world. It originates in west Africa. In some places, like Japan, it is served to diabetics in restaurants before sour desserts.
The active ingredient is a glycoprotein called miraculin that alters the way your taste buds perceive acidic foods. The effects last for about an hour, but the intensity and duration can vary between 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the individual.
We will have limited capacity for this event, so please RSVP if you would like to reserve a spot. We will waive our fee for this last party, but donations are always appreciated. The evening will include miracle fruit and a spread of local/organic foods specifically chosen for consumption with miracle fruit.
