It seems that the reason some people don't like the taste of coriander leaves is genetic. To people who carry certain genes it tastes 'soapy'. To the rest of us it has a pleasant citrus flavour. Its one of the best selling herbs in the UK. One study found that dislike among South Asians, Hispanic and Middle Eastern participants ranged between three and seven percent, whereas among those of East Asian, Caucasian or African descent the range was between 14 to 21 percent.
Are you a lover or hater of coriander? If you hate it, how does it taste to you?
Sources: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...bitterness-explain-people-love-hate-herb.html
http://www.wired.co.uk/article/genetic-aversion-to-coriander
Are you a lover or hater of coriander? If you hate it, how does it taste to you?
Sources: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...bitterness-explain-people-love-hate-herb.html
http://www.wired.co.uk/article/genetic-aversion-to-coriander
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