Why Does Cilantro Taste Like Soap?

The video explores why some people perceive cilantro as tasting like soap, linking this to genetic factors. Studies show that identical twins often share cilantro preferences, while fraternal twins do not, suggesting a genetic basis. Research by 23andMe found that people who dislike cilantro often have a gene variant associated with detecting aldehydes, compounds also found in soap. However, not all with this gene dislike cilantro, indicating other genetic factors are involved. The video concludes that genetics play a role in cilantro taste perception, but more research is needed.

What percentage of people, depending on their ancestry, find cilantro to taste like soap?

• 20% to 30%

• 4% to 14%

• 1% to 5%

• 50% to 60%

What did the study at the National Twin Day Festival reveal about identical twins and their cilantro taste preference?

• 80% of identical twins share the same preference.

• Identical twins never share the same preference.

• Only 20% of identical twins share the same preference.

• Identical twins always have opposite preferences.

Which company conducted a genetic analysis involving 30,000 people to study cilantro taste perception?

• MyHeritage

• Genetic Health

• 23andMe

• AncestryDNA

What type of chemical compounds are responsible for the soapy taste perception of cilantro?

• Ketones

• Esters

• Alcohols

• Aldehydes

Apart from smell receptors, which other taste aspect is influenced by genes related to cilantro perception?

• Sourness

• Bitterness

• Sweetness

• Saltiness