Almost everything is genetic, so no surprises there. Cilantro has always tasted like soap to me. As a kid, I couldn't really even be in the same room with the h

Almost everything is genetic, so no surprises there. Cilantro has always tasted like soap to me. As a kid, I couldn't really even be in the same room with the herb. However, my wife frequently makes me eat it because she likes it. As a result of frequent exposure, I no longer find the taste offensive. I guess the point is this: there may be a genetic component to whether or not cilantro tastes like soap, but it may also be possible to learn to like the taste of soap.