What's It Called When Cilantro Tastes Like Soap?
Of Course Some of This Dislike May Come Down to Simple Preference, but for Those Cilantro-Haters for Whom the Plant Tastes Like Soap, the Issue Is Genetic...
Of course some of this dislike may come down to simple preference, but for those cilantro-haters for whom the plant tastes like soap, the issue is genetic. These people have a variation in a group of olfactory-receptor genes that allows them to strongly perceive the soapy-flavored aldehydes in cilantro leaves.
What to do if cilantro tastes like soap?
Aldehyde chemicals are found in both cilantro and soap. Uh, yummy? If you are one of those anti-cilantro folks, at least you know that it's not really your fault and you can blame your parents. To avoid that soapy taste in your dishes, we suggest swapping parsley for cilantro.
Do supertasters think cilantro tastes like soap?
Supertasters are those who have specific taste receptors that pick up bitter compounds called phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) and propylthiouracil (PROP), compounds often found in vegetables like kale, broccoli, and brussel sprouts. ... Folks who think cilantro tastes like soap often fall into this category as well.
Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.
