"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.