There is a genetic condition where cilantro tastes like soap to about a quarter of the population. Washing kids mouths with soap is/was a common punishment for saying dirty words. Collective punishment is a war crime according to the Geneva convention.

Is putting cilantro in a communal dish that will force people to essentially be punished by having soap in their mouth technically a war crime?

  • otacon239@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    It’s one of the things I think more dishes should disclaim as an ingredient. It’s not that I’m allergic, but I’d rather not waste a burrito by taking a bite and realize I’m not going to be able to stomach the rest of the meal.