But eating them alters the way our taste buds work, turning sour or acidic flavors into a sweet sensation — although the taste-changing effect lasts only about 30–60 minutes.

Jeremy and Tyler will be hosting “ Close Encounters: A Taste Tripping Party ” next week at The Drake Hotel. Tickets ($25) include two berries along with food.

And when we're facing down a clamshell of less-than, trucked-from-far-away fruit, or even farmers' market berries that aren't bursting with flavor, we have a simple trick that will make them taste ...

The berry may be helpful for those with conditions that alter taste perception, such as a loss of taste or smell, known as anosmia, or certain oral health issues.

The berry may be helpful for those with conditions that alter taste perception, such as a loss of taste or smell, known as anosmia, or certain oral health issues. It can act as a low-calorie sweetener ...