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What is the gene that makes cilantro taste like soap?
OR26A
OR26A is the genetic SNP (single nucleotide polymorphisms) that makes cilantro taste like soap to some people: bitter and excruciating — almost painfully metallic and horrible.
How common is the cilantro soap gene?
When people say they hate cilantro, they often attribute this food feeling to a soapy aftertaste. Thanks to a new video from SciShow, we finally know why cilantro tastes like soap for some 4-14 percent of the population. “How cilantro tastes to you has a lot to do with your genes,” says SciShow’s Hank Green.
What is the flavor of cilantro?
citrusy
Cilantro has delicate, lacy green leaves, resembling flat leaf parsley. It has a pungent, complex, citrusy flavor.
How do you get rid of soap taste?
Steps to Remove the Soapy Taste: Place a small amount of bleach in the bottle and fill with hot water. It is often convenient to keep a spray bottle filled with bleach under the sink for quick clean-ups. Place the lid on the bottle and shake it for 15 seconds. Dump out the contents and rinse thoroughly.
Why do I taste soap when I eat cilantro?
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 does cilantro taste like if not soap?
It’s the leafy part of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum), which produces seeds that are used as a spice. For those who appreciate it, cilantro tastes like a stronger version of parsley, with a tangy citrus flavor. The soap taste is real for some people and there is a scientific reason behind it.
Why does cilantro taste like soap all of a sudden?
How do you get the soapy taste out of a Hydroflask?
We recommend putting the ½ cup of vinegar in your flask, gently swirling the vinegar around to wash any affected areas and let sit for 5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and repeat if necessary.