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In article >,
says...
>
> On Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:23:33 -0400, blake murphy
> > wrote:
>
> >this is a new on one me. my understanding is that it's genetic; but some
> >acquire a taste for it. the reverse i've not heard of. maybe there was
> >just too much of it, but that wouldn't explain it suddenly tasting like
> >soap.
> >
> >it's puzzling.
> >
> >your pal,
> >blake
>
> Thank you for understanding my point. I've eaten Mexican hundreds of
> times in dozens of restaurants. I have always enjoyed the flavor that
> cilantro adds (especially to salsa). Until Saturday. Which is a
> strong suggestion that it's *not* a genetic thing.
>
> Terry

I can tolerate cilantro in a prepared dish but by itself, yes it does
taste like soap.