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The Fruit Hunters: Author Adam Leith Gollner on the Politics of Fruit and the Secret History of the "Miracle Berry"

We speak with Montreal-based writer Adam Leith Gollner about his new book, The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce, and Obsession. Gollner traveled around the world in search of what he calls the forgotten histories of fruit. Among his discoveries: the "miracle berry," a cranberry-like fruit that turns sour into sweet, but for questionable reasons—including possible conflicts with corporate interests—has yet to reach American consumers. [includes rush transcript]

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[pennilesscripple]

if it was banned by the FDA, it has to be good for you

[sprjcube]

"so how long will this berry last when eaten"

"oh about an hour"

"then what"

"then your head explodes"

god what did she think was going to happen.

[dipalipasaurus]

@adlerbr12 and extremely annoying to listen to. I just don't want her to speak. Also, watching her eat makes me kind of upset...

[dipalipasaurus]

@sprjcube yea this woman is just annoying.

[jibbajabba11]

@shantiponks He said in the video...

[shantiponks]

where can i get one? just one?

[adlerbr12]

my god she is sooooooooooooooooo ugly.

[fatstevens]

5:52 i dont get a word of this

[fatstevens]

Looool!!

[BestFruitNow]

great stuff, the real deal

[everywunmember]

awesome