Results: Flavours That People Feel Strongly About
Published on 03/05/2021
There are some natural flavours in foods that seem to divide people - they either love them or detest them. Here are some survey questions about a few of them.
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The like or dislike of cilantro is the first food preference that is definitely linked to genetics. What do you think of this herb? I like cilantro
38%
938 votes
I hate cilantro
16%
408 votes
I am indifferent to cilantro
25%
617 votes
I've never eaten it or don't know what it is
21%
537 votes
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Another flavour that I've noticed divides people's opinions is anise / fennel / licorice / star anise. Their flavour is primarily due to a natural chemical called anethol. How do you feel about this flavour and aroma? I like this flavour
39%
981 votes
I dislike this flavour
31%
779 votes
I am indifferent to this flavour
30%
740 votes
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In Victorian times in northern Europe and North America, garlic was considered vulgar. Now many people love the stuff. What do you think about garlic? I like garlic
78%
1958 votes
I dislike garlic
9%
226 votes
I am indifferent to garlic
13%
316 votes
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As we North Americans become more culturally diverse, we are more exposed to the hot taste of capsicum peppers (such as jalapeno, scotch bonnet, chili and habanero). How do you like these hot things? The hotter the better
15%
363 votes
Somewhat hot, but not too much
31%
782 votes
In small quantities to perk up food, but not to the point where it feels hot on the tongue
22%
555 votes
No thanks, I can't tolerate hot pepper or don't like it
32%
800 votes
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Finally, a different kind of hot taste is due to a natural chemical called allyl isothiocyanate, which is found in hot mustard, horseradish and wasabi, all of which come from closely related plants. How do you like this kind of hot? Strong - I want it to clear my sinuses
20%
488 votes
Small doses diluted with other things
42%
1041 votes
No thanks
39%
971 votes
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