I Hate Coriander Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Events

International I Hate Coriander Day is observed annually on February 24 as an opportunity for haters of this herb to unite and engage in a coriander-bashing session with other like-minded individuals. If the existence of coriander haters baffles you, research suggests that coriander aversion may be a genetic trait. And before you pass judgement, keep in mind that there is probably some food that really offends your taste buds. Read on to learn more about why this small green garnish may not be appreciated by some diners.

The background of I Hate Coriander Day

International I Hate Coriander Day originated in 2013 when a Facebook group titled “I Hate Coriander” was created. The sole purpose of creating the group was to provide a forum for those who share a profound disdain for the substance to express their feelings through various messages and posts. And before you dismiss it as an insignificant group, consider that its membership has grown to more than 200,000 people. Due to the group’s immense popularity, ‘I Hate Coriander’ merchandise is even available for purchase. It also demonstrates that if you are sufficiently entrepreneurial, you can make money from any social media endeavour that attracts enough people.

According to members of the group, over 10% of the global population dislikes coriander because it tastes like soap, and scientific research suggests that this may be due to a gene called OR6A2 that affects the olfactory receptors. A genetic testing company called 23andMe conducted the study in 2012 using a sample size of 50,000 individuals. Intriguingly, the majority of people who dislike coriander are of European descent, and its name derives from the Greek word koris, which means “stink bug.” Therefore, the group’s primary request is that restaurants clearly indicate on their menus which dishes contain coriander. The group has threatened to publicly humiliate restaurants that disregard this request. This herb is so reviled that it has been dubbed “the devil’s herb,” and it may very well be the most reviled ingredient overall.

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I DETEST CORIANDER DAY EVENTS

Utilize Twitter

Utilize Twitter or any other social media platform that you favour. On this day, the hashtag #IHateCoriander will likely be trending somewhere, so join the virtual conversation by creating your own coriander-bashing memes and snide comments.

Join the cause.

The purpose of the ‘I Hate Coriander’ group makes sense, despite the fact that coriander hatred seems a little extreme. There are numerous types of food allergies and aversions, and now that we know a gene influences how coriander tastes to some people, menus should indicate whether or not a dish contains this herb. If it can be done for nuts and gluten, it can also be done for coriander.

Avoid coriander

On this day, it would not hurt to show a little solidarity by avoiding dishes with coriander. If you must have a splash of green as a garnish on your food or a similar flavouring agent, parsley is an excellent substitute for cooking/garnishing.

5 COMMON HERBS AND SPICES THAT PEOPLE AVOID

Those who are allergic to tree nuts are also susceptible to allergies to mustard seeds.

This is associated with allergies to birch and mugwort pollen, especially when consumed raw.

Caraway seeds may cause skin rashes, and 26% of individuals allergic to celery are also allergic to caraway.

For people with pollen-induced allergic rhinitis, parsley may also cause food allergy reactions.

Despite genetics, coriander seeds can cause hives or asthma in some individuals.

I HATE CORIANDER DAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2023	February 24	Friday
2024	February 24	Saturday
2025	February 24	Monday
2026	February 24	Tuesday
2027	February 24	Wednesday