John Kuthe wrote:
>
> On Thu, 24 May 2012 09:20:18 -0400, Jim Elbrecht >
> wrote:
>
> >Thought this was interesting-- Now I'd like to see a comprehensive
> >study asking about EVOO and some of the other like/dislike quirks we
> >see frequently.
> >http://gizmodo.com/5911387/is-cilantro-hating-genetic
> >
> >The actual study is written up in an 18 page pdf-
> >http://www.flavourjournal.com/conten...4-7248-1-8.pdf
> >
> >Jim
>
> I wanna know if the unavoidably unpleasant bitter flavor I experience
> in brussels sprouts is genetic. Back in high school biology the
> teacher passed out little strips of paler impregnated with a chemical
> that genetically some could taste as bitter and some could not taste
> at all. And genetically the "tasting" ability occured in a known
> percentave of people in a population. An in our small sample size (the
> class) our percentage of tasters was close to the known percentage!
>
> I'm firmly convinced that some vegetables contain a similar nasty
> flavor that only some can taste. For me and some others it's brussels
> sprouts. For George HW Bush it was brocolli. I cannot taste anything
> in broccoli that's the least bit unpleasant. Go figure!
>
> John Kuthe...

I agree with you, John. I love broccoli. The brussel sprouts are weird
though and need to be cooked in a special way to taste good. I haven't
found that special way yet. I only eat them when on a diet. Other than
that, they would make great large ammo for a Whammo sling shot!

Gary