It only tastes like soap for a certain percentage of people. For most it doesn't

by Glittering_Spot 1 week ago

Yeah, it's just a genetic thing - some people's taste buds are sensitive to the aldehydes. It's more common among East Asian people (20%).

by nedracremin 1 week ago

That's so strange. I know for others it tastes like soap, yet I've never experienced such taste. Genetics or missing pallet, definitely looking this up now

by leannedubuque 1 week ago

It's a genetic thing - some people's taste buds are more sensitive to aldehydes. It's more common in East Asian families, less common in South American ones.

by nedracremin 1 week ago

What soap does it taste like? Dial?

by Anonymous 1 week ago

For some people it does and that's the reason they don't like it. I can't say I get soap from "coriander" I'll use it's real name. But probably wouldn't like it if I did. Interestingly when I was younger I used to pick up a distinct soapy taste from blue cheese which put me off it. As an adult I can no longer distinguish that taste which is why it's a a staple of my diet now

by PerformanceProof 1 week ago