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People Are Sharing The Ingredients That Instantly Ruin A Dish, And I'm Curious How You Feel

"I once saw a customer throw his sandwich at an employee because it contained blue cheese."

Most people have an ingredient or two they completely can't stand. In fact, those feelings might be so strong, that even a mere hint of that ingredient ruins an otherwise perfectly delicious dish. So Redditor u/aliensockmonkey asked, "What ingredient spoils a dish for you if it’s in it?" Here are some of the responses.

1. Cilantro

"It tastes the way that a dead fish tank smells. People don't believe me, and they'll try to slip it into dishes to show me I'm just being picky, but I can always tell. Apparently it's a genetic thing." —u/bigsursurge

2. Non-Crispy Chicken Skin

3. Fennel Seed

4. Banana

5. Truffle

6. Stevia (Or Any Artificial Sweetener)

7. Celery

8. Coriander

9. An unintentional bone in any dish.

10. Raisins

11. Tonic Water

12. Raw Onion

13. Fruit in Salad

14. Sliced Tomato

15. Mayonnaise

16. Cucumber

17. Anchovies

18. Dill

19. Mushrooms

20. Pickles

21. Beets

22. Arugula

23. Green Bell Pepper

24. Blue Cheese

Are there any other ingredients that instantly ruin a dish for you? Tell us in the comments below.