Love To Hate Cilantro? It's In Your Genes And Maybe, In Your Head : The Salt
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Research suggests that a genetic component may be responsible for why some people dislike the taste of cilantro, with some experiencing a soapy flavor. The phenomenon has been referred to as potentially being linked to a "cilantro soap gene". The reasons behind the intense dislike of cilantro and whether it can be changed are being explored.
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