A Bitter Kohlrabi (IMAGE)

Monell Chemical Senses Center

A Bitter Kohlrabi

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Kohlrabi contains glucosinolates, compounds that inhhibit iodine uptake by the thyroid. Individuals with the sensitive form of the hTAS2R38 taste receptor gene rate kohlrabi as being more bitter than people with the less sensitive form of the gene.

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Rick Davis

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