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Distaste for sprouts in the genes

Raw veg study sheds light on bitter taste sensations.

In the name of science (and for a small fee), 35 brave individuals volunteered to take part in an extensive taste test of raw broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and 25 other bitter vegetables. The results help to explain why some people have a natural aversion to these veggies.

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Posted by Helen Pearson on September 18, 2006 05:32 PM |

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Ha! Just this weekend I was talking to some friends about that test all high school biology students do to see if you're a genetic "supertaster". I remember the stinging humiliation when I tasted the special paper sample and didn't have the bitter recation. I was simply a regualr taster. Well, I suppose I'll be healthier, eating my brussel sprouts and broccoli..

Posted by: Katie | September 18, 2006 10:57 PM

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