"pennyaline" > wrote in
message ...
> "notbob" wrote:
> > perhaps a mutant gene, like the one that make so many folks interpret
> > cilanto as a soap taste.
>
>
> I detest cilantro! You are quite right. To me it tastes horrible, and for
> the longest time I couldn't understand why anyone would want THAT crud in
> their food.
>
> There are genetic variations (not mutations, per se) that effect the
senses
> and cause some things to taste yummy for some and foul to others. It's
> normal, and keeps life interesting.
>
>

I don't think having a genetic makeup that makes certain foods taste foul is
particularly interesting!


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