Tag: Ptc

An estimated 70% of people are considered 'tasters' of the artificial compound phenylthiocarbamide, or PTC. This genetic difference raises a common question: Does arugula have PTC, and is that why some find it bitter?

An estimated 75% of the population can taste the synthetic compound PTC, leading many to wonder, "Does spinach have PTC?". The surprising answer reveals a fascinating story about taste genetics and different bitter compounds.

Approximately 25% of the population are supertasters, possessing a heightened sense of taste that profoundly affects their food preferences and dietary habits. So, what qualifies someone as a super taster, and how does this unique genetic trait manifest in daily life?

Did you know that some people can't taste the bitter compounds in certain vegetables due to a genetic trait? This ability is often tested using the chemical Phenylthiocarbamide (PTC), but what plants contain PTC-related compounds that we encounter every day?