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[–] The_v 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/OR6A2

It's likely linked to OR6A2.

I had a coworker who had this gene and TAS2R38, the one that makes people taste bitter stronger.

We ended up on several multi-country business trips together every year. So we were eating all sorts of local cuisine.

I always tried to sit where I could see her face during any meal. It was comedy gold at times.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 14 hours ago

I have both, but I also have ADHD and prioritize the novel over the good. I find cilantro and bitter foods to be more interesting, and don't mind them at all.