The dreaded herb came up in a Time magazine interview when Garten was asked what food she won’t eat. Her response: “Cilantro. I just won’t go near it.”
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But these two culinary greats aren’t the only people who hate cilantro. Here’s why Garten isn’t a fan, plus what she uses instead of the divisive herb.
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Why Do So Many People (Like Ina Garten) Hate Cilantro?
A study conducted by researchers at Cornell University noted that cilantro is “polarizing.” While some people love it, others find that the herb tastes like soap or dirt. The researchers did a genomic study of more than 14,600 people who found cilantro tastes "soapy" and compared the data to nearly 12,000 people who said they liked the taste of cilantro.
This gene “codes for the receptor that picks up the scent of aldehyde chemicals,” which are chemicals that are found in cilantro and soap. That’s why many people say cilantro tastes like soap, according to the researchers—your nose basically has trouble distinguishing between the two. “These results confirm that there is a genetic component to cilantro taste perception and suggest that cilantro dislike may stem from genetic variants in olfactory receptors,” the researchers wrote in their conclusion.
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Getty ImagesIf you love the taste of cilantro, more power to you. But if you’re like Ina Garten and can’t stand the flavor, consider swapping in basil and see if that substitute works for you.
For the True Haters: How to Tell Cilantro and Parsley Apart
Word to the wise, cilantro and parsley can look very similar when you shop in the produce aisle, but there are a few easy ways to tell them apart. Cilantro has more rounded, lace-edged leaves and a bold, citrusy (or I guess, soapy to some) scent. Parsley—especially flat-leaf Italian parsley—has pointier leaves and a milder, grassy aroma. If you want to be super-sure you picked up the right herb, here's a handy hack: rub a leaf between your fingers and take a sniff.
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