Some people possess a gene that makes them super-sensitive to the aldehyde component found in cilantro. What’s even more interesting, women are more likely to detect a soapy taste and dislike cilantro. Some suggest that crushing the cilantro leaves before using it diminishes the soapy characteristic. Over time, if you have enough positive associations with eating cilantro, even the most extreme cilantro-haters can be converted into liking it. Fun fact: The primary chemical that makes cilantro taste like cilantro (citronellol), is also the number one fragrance in Ivory soap! Although this may be true, this dressing tastes nothing like soap, I promise.