Re: OT genetics

On Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:54:13 +0000, Jeff Layman wrote:

On 21/11/2024 23:40, john larkin wrote:

I was observing that some people can't stand mayonnaise (I like it) and
some people hate cilantro (I detest it. I carry tweezers to pick small
bits out of my Mexican food.)
 
One of my guys is the opposite, hates mayo and loves cilantro. He
suggested that there may be a one common gene for both cases.

 
I'd have thought a common gene for such diverse flavours to be very
unlikely. I find mayo quite acceptable, if rather bland. Cilantro
(called coriander elsewhere) has a taste which I'm not keen on. I'll
tolerate it, but I'd rather it isn't there as it tends to overpower any
other flavour in a dish. I do like coriander seeds, though.

There's a yeast extract spread in the UK called Marmite which completely
divides people over its taste. Research has shown that there *is* a
genetic component which determines whether individuals love it or hate it.
So I'd not be the least surprised if John's experience is also governed by
genes.

https://www.fqmagazine.co.uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/item/10691-marmite-
love-hate-gene.html