He said that while having a genetic inclination to detest the spread might be overcome by environment. Our environment can impact our taste preference as much as the genes we are born with. Philippa Atkinson, Marmite Brand Manager, said: 'For over a century we too have been questioning why the nation are so clearly divided between love or hate for Marmite. Finally, we have the answers. While it's fascinating looking at the data on this scale, the fun really starts when you test your own DNA and begin to delve into your own genetic make-up and see if you were born a lover or hater of Marmite.
While having a genetic inclination to detest the spread might be overcome by environment, Thomas Roos, principal investigator at DNAFit, said. A moderate influence of genes on our taste preferences has been found to include a liking for vegetables, fruit, protein, snacks, starches and dairy products in children aged three. One gene has been found to influence whether we like bitter foods or not — but possessing this gene variation was not found to have any bearing on favouring or despising Marmite.
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Argos AO. Privacy Policy Feedback. Why whether you love or hate Marmite is all in the genes: Preference for the spread can be predicted based on parts of a person's genetic blueprint Genetic testing found 15 genes predict whether or not someone likes Marmite Genetic inclination to detest the spread might be overcome by environment Influence of genes on our taste preferences has been found in several foods One gene has been found to influence whether we like bitter foods or not By Colin Fernandez, Science Correspondent For The Daily Mail Published: GMT, 7 September Updated: GMT, 7 September e-mail shares.
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