Why Do Some People Hate Cilantro?
Subscribe
Reactions Science Videos | December 12, 2017
Cilantro is one of the most polarizing herbs the planet. Consider it the Benedict Cumberbatch of taco toppings. But what is it about this little plant that stokes such intense vitriol from some people, while the rest of us can't get enough? The answer's in the chemistry folks!
Sources:
Compound Chem
Botanical Info on Cilantro
More info
Essential Oil Composition of Cilantro
Characteristic Aroma Components of the Cilantro Mimics
More Characticeristic Aroma Compounds
Volatiles from Aromatic Plants
Composition of Coriander Leaf Volatiles
Genetic Variant near Olfactory receptor Influence cilantro Preference
Genese and cilantro hating
Soapy Taste of Cilantro
Aroma Characterization of Coriander
Differences of Cilantro Disliking in Different Cultures
Chromosome 11
Related Videos
You Might Also Like
Learn from the best and brightest minds in chemistry LIVE every Thursday at 2pm ET!
Popular Chemistry
Culinary Chemistry
Check out these other ACS science videos and podcasts highlighting cutting-edge research from ACS journals and fascinating, weird and timely topics.
Get Kids Geeked About Science!
Learn from the best and brightest minds in chemistry LIVE every Thursday at 2pm ET!
Connect On
More Ways to Subscribe
;void(0);){kind=link}