Exploring the Dynamics of Sweetness in Our Diet

This chapter examines how sweet taste receptors interact with sugar molecules, particularly through the unique effects of the miraculin protein on perceived sweetness at varying pH levels. It also addresses the implications of our sugar consumption and its impact on our body and brain, illustrated by examples involving lemon and dark chocolate.

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