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Originally Posted by CRussel
Bitter is the one taste that is completely personal -- my wife perceives it completely differently than I do, finding some things bitter that I don't notice at all. To me, grapefruits are sour. But not bitter.
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The genetics to do with tasting bitter are fascinating given the wide variations on what tastes bitter and how strongly. I find a particular red food coloring bitter which means that both smarties and Doctor Pepper are rather nasty (Doctor Pepper reminds me of cough syrup). However the bitterness enhances the flavor of cinnamon hearts.