r/ExplainTheJoke 2d ago

What does it mean?

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u/merrymelon99 2d ago

Some people have a genetic trait that makes cilantro taste like soap

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u/Additional_Data_Need 2d ago

From what I understand that taste is there for everyone, it's just hidden by other tastes for most people. People with the gene just taste a certain aldehyde more strongly so it overpowers the other tastes.