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June 2, 2026Food Quality and Preference0 citationsOpen Access

Effects of miracle fruit doses on taste intensity, preference, and intake of a hypo-palatable salad among healthy and overweight/obese adults: A pilot study

SDShashya DiyapaththugamaGriffith University GMGetahun Fentaw MulawGriffith University ISIndu SinghGriffith University

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This study aims to evaluate the effects of miracle fruit doses on taste intensities, preferences, and salad intake among different adult categories.
Compared three doses of miracle fruit in a controlled setting.
Assessed taste intensity and preference changes among healthy-weight and overweight/obese adults.
Measured salad intake after miracle fruit administration.
Miracle fruit significantly reduced the sourness and bitterness of salad across all participants.
Healthy-weight participants reported an enhanced sweetness intensity for sugar-sweetened beverages after consuming miracle fruit.

Abstract

• This study compared three miracle fruit doses on taste intensities, preferences, and intake. • The study involved healthy-weight and overweight/obese adults. • Miracle fruit reduced the sourness and bitterness of salad in all participants. • It enhanced sweetness intensity of sugar-sweetened beverage in the healthy-weight participants.

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