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Originally Posted by ekbell
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.
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For that matter, the genetics of taste, period, are fascinating.
As an example, my SO
doesn't taste
sweet. Sour, salty, and bitter, yes, but sweet is absent from her palate.
I can drink Dr. Pepper, but don't do so voluntarily. Years back, I had Moxie, which I knew of from historical reference but wasn't aware it was still bottled. I was startled to discover it. My memory is that it and Dr. Pepper are in the same spectrum.
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Dennis