Taste Receptors (Bitterness)

Discover whether you are likely to have an increased sensitivity to taste bitter compounds such as those found in brassica vegetables.

Gene

TAS2R38

TAS2R39

TAS2R40

rs number

rs10246939

rs1726866

rs713598

Allele

T/C

G/A

C/G

Chromosome location

7:141972804

7:141972905

7:141973545

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Kale, collard, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, red cabbage