Miraculin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Miraculin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A glycoprotein extracted from a miracle berry, and used as a natural sugar substitute.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A glycoprotein extracted from a miracle berry, and used as a natural sugar substitute.
Example Sentences
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, according to a scientist who has studied the fruit, Linda Bartoshuk at the University of Florida’s Center for Smell and Taste. Dr. Bartoshuk said she did not know of any dangers associated with eating miracle fruit.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mesoglycan, mirmimic, melibiase, myrtillin, murinoglobulin, microvirin.
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