[Nebasuke]

Sure, there's a chemical reaction at play, but I think it's a strong assumption that they can't taste the vinegar. Sure the garlic now tastes different, but vinegar is also a strong taste that plenty of people, including me, will notice.

I'm quite sensitive to vinegar, and really don't like having it in my minced garlic unless it fits the sourness of the dish. Most of the times I use an oil based one as the flavour is more neutral.

I can't even enjoy poached eggs in most places, since most taste like vinegar to me. I discovered later that it's a common trick to add vinegar to more easily poach eggs, but for me it normally overpowers the flavour of the egg.

[klodolph]

There is a certain percentage of people who taste vinegar much more strongly.