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Are people allergic to cilantro if they taste like soap?

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According to a 2012 study, a specific genetic variation linked to an olfactory receptor can make cilantro taste like soap for some people. So, are people allergic to cilantro if they taste like soap? This common culinary misconception is rooted in genetics, not an immune system reaction.