Cilantro

Cilantro is the Spanish word for coriander, which explains why these two names are used interchangeably in certain parts of the world. This is the herb that lends the characteristic fresh taste to Mexican foods, most notably salsa.

Because the leaf contains compounds called aldehydes also found in soap, some people experience the herb as tasting "soapy." With continued exposure, however, this taste perception usually fades.

Origin: USA