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Is there some genetic condition that makes you hate the taste of pretty much all that plant family? I like a very slight anise flavour in cookies, and carrots are pretty versatile, but all of the others are on my "everybody but me loves them but you can ruin any dish with them" list.

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Super tasters is genetic condition for heightened and different taste. Super tasters commonly have problem with coriander/cilantro having soapy taste. But could see more of the family being problem for some people. I wonder if carrots are fine because those eat the root and not the leaves.

I have a problem with coriander, but never saw myself as a super taster. Growing up, I was very picky with food

There must be. I posted a similar comment. I can't stand the taste of celery (tastes like grass and paint$ or cilantro (tastes like soap), and carrots also have a hint of soapy taste to my palate. Otherwise, I love all vegetables and cook often.

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