Some may say that enjoying good food is one of the best things about life, and after all, we do eat or snack all the time. But as with most things, not everybody likes the same food, since we all have different tastes. Some people are pickier than others when it comes to food. While some might eat pretty much most meals or delicacies, others will only go for things they’ve tried and tested many times and are comfortable with.
Today’s article, however, is about people who aren’t even that picky at all. After all, most people will at least try a couple of foods throughout their life that they wouldn’t usually eat. But even these non-picky eaters will steer clear of certain foods that even the thought of makes their stomachs turn. Someone on Reddit asked a question exactly about the latter—“Non-picky eaters, what’s one food you absolutely can’t get behind?” and the internet delivered. The question collected 24k upvotes and prompted 18.5k comments. Scroll down to see the list of some of the best responses to the question and consider upvoting the entries you relate to, as well as leaving a comment!
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Lutefisk. It is a terrible idea someone had here in Norway some centuries ago. You take a perfectly edible cod and dry it. So far, so good; You can still rescue the fish by making Bacalao.
Then, you follow up by soaking the fish, the very fish you just dried, in water for a few days. Finally, when the fish no longer thinks its remains can be further mistreated you put it into a bath of lye dissolved in water. The end process sees you with a swollen mess of a fish that's got a ph of 11-12, which is lethal. To make the damn thing edible you need to soak it in water for over a week.
This is, incredibly enough, considered a delicacy and is something many try to foist upon poor, unsuspecting, tourists. Me? I think the fish has been through enough, no need to make it a participant in crimes against humanity as well.
Exotic foods are definitely not for everyone, after all, not everybody is into the idea of having a taste of silk worms, tarantulas or snails. And that is completely okay. Most of us will typically eat what we're used to, and getting out of that "comfort zone", especially when it is unnecessary, can be quite difficult. And even though trying out new things is generally a great idea to expand your horizons, as long as you're eating healthily, there's definitely no need to go for the extreme if you don't want to. So the next time your friends or family decide to host for you a local version of "Fear Factor", it's okay to say no.
Boiled silk worms. Tried them in Cambodia and from the name you'd expect them to be not great, but I was unprepared for how incredibly awful it was.
Tarantulas. As an arachnophobe, I cannot eat that. Also there is some kind of Filipino food that is literally just an underdeveloped duck fetus/embryo thing straight out the egg, which is another I will never eat.
Even if you are a picky eater, however, do not be too hard on yourself. Although, as mentioned before, trying out some new meals can be a great experience, you don't have to do it every time, as would just be too stressful. Furthermore, being a picky eater isn't exactly your own choice all the time. According to Smithsonian Magazine, picky eating is a product of both nature (genetics being one factor) and nurture (your parents, for example, preparing specific meals as you grow up), although the science behind all that is incredibly complex, to the point where there is little consensus on one explanation. So don't stress yourself out for not liking olives, grapefruit, or even bananas.
Pickled pigs feet. There's only a tiny bit of actual meat in there. No way.
Eyes, brains, and genitals. Sure it's arbitrary but that's my line, I'm down to at least try eating anything else.
Down here in Mexico all I eat is frickin cow balls and brains.
All in all, food is food. But that doesn't mean we all have to like eating the same thing. We all have different tastes and we don't have to break out of our comfort zone all the time either. Let's just all agree that pizza is awesome.
Durian
A dear friend loves it and says it tastes like custard. The year I lived in Bangkok, I lived very close to a pier where I could take a small ferry that would connect me to the Skyway and from there, I could get around easily. But to get to the pier I had to walk through the morning market, which meant walking past many durian sellers. My rule for food is: if it doesn’t get past my nose, it doesn’t go in my mouth! I won’t ever give durian a go.
Stinky tofu. It actually doesn’t taste that bad but dear lord, the smell is horrendous
Flaming hot Cheetos. I simply don't like them it's not even that they're too hot for me, I like spicy food but I think they taste like plastic.
Snails or oysters Rockefeller
Take Rockefeller away and leave the snails and oysters to the millions who enjoy them.
I just don't like organs. The texture of most organ meat is terrible.
Natto. It’s the soapy, sticky texture. Or anything with harissa. I just … can’t.
Sweet pickles. Absolutely disgusting and blasphemous!
This thread is full up of some fear factor stuff. I just don't like anchovies. They're too salty.
Octopus/squid It's a texture issue for me. Great flavor, though.
I make this at least once a month. Polipo in umido is a staple in my house.
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Calamari is actually pretty good tasting, it just has an odd texture.
I ate a lot of squid in Spain and Portugal and have to say that it was absolutely delicious.
I love to eat them in Tunisia fresh from the ocean especially spiced with cumin
The photo is the fancy version and not for me...I prefere the simple cooking it and served with new potatoes sprinkled with oregano and a side-dish with a good salad...
Scallops. I get grossed out cooking them for my husband. They just feel yealgk in my fingers when breading them. Can't imagine what they feel like between teeth. Fried squid feels and tastes like rubber bands.
Octopus is best eaten raw. Squid needs to be cooked just right so it's not chewy
When cooked and prepared properly, calamari and octopus should not be chewy. That’s usually a sign that the calamari is not fresh (aka frozen) or the Chef has cooked it way too long.
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I looove the taste of octopus but try to avoid the suckers... It's like eating a nipple
It's very chewy from what I remember as a kid, but I wouldn't eat it now because I learned how smart they are!
I love calamari. Agree or disagree you will never change my mind. One of the staples of my life.
the texture changes when you prepare it properly, maybe you tried some that wasn't prepared good...
I don’t know why you are getting downvoted as that is entirely true. Well-prepared calamari should not be chewy or fishy smelling.
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I've eaten baby octopus salad. It was pretty good. I've also eaten calamari.
Meatloaf.
“But you’ll like my moms meatloaf…”
No. I don’t like ANY meatloaf.
Olives. I retry them every so often to make sure. I nearly vomit every time.
I've eaten various bugs, organs, fermented things, and beyond....but olives man, can't do it.
I'm basically a garbage disposal, but just the smell of bananas makes me gag. I will not eat anything with banana in it. And before you ask, yes, that even includes banana bread.
Try taking my bananas fried in butter and with a caramel sauce and a big dollop of Ice-cream or whipped cream away from me...and I won´t be responsable for my actions !
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Ten thousand upvotes. I loathe raisins. Chewy sugar bombs, ugh.
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I suspect this is an unpopular opinion but... I hate raw onions. Loathe them! And people put them in everything!
Heads of sheeps and goats. The taste and texture of the meat itself is nice but what kills me is the teeth when you have that thing in front of you
Yeah I always struggled a bit with that. The meat is really good but the teeth are upsetting. But if you stew it without the bones its delicious. In spain cow and pig cheeks are a delicacy, they are really tender. Reading this thread i realise that traditional spanish recipes are a bit wild.
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Cilantro! Some celebrity chef said it was good and now it's in everything. Save the preparation time and just squirt dish soap on my food.
I don't have the gene for "coriander leaf tastes like soap", so I quite enjoy it, but I concede the silliness of the coriander-laef-on-everything trend. Given how few people *do* like it.
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I 've seen real homemade mayo in the US ! jus that ugly processed white stuff ! yuk
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Lady’s finger and coriander. The lady’s finger is too slimy and coriander tastes horrible
Coriander tastes like stink bugs... This I know because I once had a stink bug fly into my mouth, the stink is a thick oily coating that you just cannot get rid of.
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I've eaten most of the things on this list in my life, and by and large, they aren't bad. The only things I really can't stand here are durian and organ meats. Oh, and I wasn't a big fan of balut, either.
Most of it is just personal preference. Sure, fermented shark is not food for everyone, but calling pears "Inedible"? Hell, I hate cauliflower, but I know it's edible.
I like how some of this list is like genuinely disgusting awful things, like nobody thinks Lutefisk is good. Then it's weirdos who are like "Tomatoes ewww I'm a 5 year old"
Oreos. I have no ideas why Americans like them, they have no flavor.
Goat milk or goat cheese... I've tried it several times through my life to see if my taste changes and nope.
One of the nicest cheeses I have tried was made from sheep's milk. Although they didn't tell me until after I had eaten it.
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After reading some of these I'm pretty glad I'm vegetarian!
I don't know how Nutella is not on this list, that stuff is the grossest thing I ever ate.
I don't like pickles, I think they smell bad and are too sour. And, I am sorry, but aside from fries and chips I do not like potatoes. It's the texture. I apologize if I have deeply offended anyone. I wanted to share my weird food dislikes
Some of these items don’t really relate to the story. Personally, I don’t eat anything I myself possess (brain, liver, etc.). I could and add that, no matter what the food is, if it’s all that’s available, and you would simply starve to death, you might eat them. Brussel sprouts, avocado, whatever it is. Even if it’s slimy or hyper spicy, you’ll find a way.
You can tell that 60% of this article is American. Most of the food isn't even close to the first part.
It has become a list of "I don't like this product" and not uneatable food list
This seems more like a list of everyday foods that people don't like, except for a few.
As a very fussy eater there's loads I could put on this list 😔 I don't eat fruit or vegetables (except carrots with roast and potatoes) I can't eat meat unless it has no fat, or I know it's chicken breast or steak (no skin, sinew etc) I actually feel quite embarrassed that I'm like this. I have no idea why!!!
When I think of it I'm not so picky anymore since I began thinking a lot more about war. I'd rather eat this than my cat in a critical situation. When we had food shortage in WW2 people would sell cat meat as rabbit. But rabbit meat is white. I would not eat a rabbit either today, but if I must I will.
Lima beans needs to be on this list: their taste and texture makes me wonder why anyone eats them. I've only had one instance where eating them wasn't a chore.
Please Pandas, don't eat octopus. They are such amazingly intelligent creatures. I know in a lot of cultures it's acceptable but just don't
I'm adding BEETS. They are sweetened dirt. No. Just no. I'd sooner have another go at durian than eat a beet.
As a vegetarian, I will still try nearly anything but meat, and even have tried sushi, etc. I'm not picky. I'm amazed I'm called picky or fussy by people who will drown food in ketchup, mayo, mustard, and refuse to eat a leaf of lettuce.
Hm... where's the Mett? Like delicious minced raw pork on a breadroll with onion rings. Yummy! ♡
I can only eat green bananas. The minute they start turning yellow, out they go.
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Ten thousand upvotes. I loathe raisins. Chewy sugar bombs, ugh.
Load More Replies... I suspect this is an unpopular opinion but... I hate raw onions. Loathe them! And people put them in everything!
Heads of sheeps and goats. The taste and texture of the meat itself is nice but what kills me is the teeth when you have that thing in front of you
Yeah I always struggled a bit with that. The meat is really good but the teeth are upsetting. But if you stew it without the bones its delicious. In spain cow and pig cheeks are a delicacy, they are really tender. Reading this thread i realise that traditional spanish recipes are a bit wild.
Load More Replies... Cilantro! Some celebrity chef said it was good and now it's in everything. Save the preparation time and just squirt dish soap on my food.
I don't have the gene for "coriander leaf tastes like soap", so I quite enjoy it, but I concede the silliness of the coriander-laef-on-everything trend. Given how few people *do* like it.
Load More Replies... I 've seen real homemade mayo in the US ! jus that ugly processed white stuff ! yuk
Load More Replies... Lady’s finger and coriander. The lady’s finger is too slimy and coriander tastes horrible
Coriander tastes like stink bugs... This I know because I once had a stink bug fly into my mouth, the stink is a thick oily coating that you just cannot get rid of.
Load More Replies... I've eaten most of the things on this list in my life, and by and large, they aren't bad. The only things I really can't stand here are durian and organ meats. Oh, and I wasn't a big fan of balut, either.
Most of it is just personal preference. Sure, fermented shark is not food for everyone, but calling pears "Inedible"? Hell, I hate cauliflower, but I know it's edible.
I like how some of this list is like genuinely disgusting awful things, like nobody thinks Lutefisk is good. Then it's weirdos who are like "Tomatoes ewww I'm a 5 year old"
Oreos. I have no ideas why Americans like them, they have no flavor.
Goat milk or goat cheese... I've tried it several times through my life to see if my taste changes and nope.
One of the nicest cheeses I have tried was made from sheep's milk. Although they didn't tell me until after I had eaten it.
Load More Replies... After reading some of these I'm pretty glad I'm vegetarian!
I don't know how Nutella is not on this list, that stuff is the grossest thing I ever ate.
I don't like pickles, I think they smell bad and are too sour. And, I am sorry, but aside from fries and chips I do not like potatoes. It's the texture. I apologize if I have deeply offended anyone. I wanted to share my weird food dislikes
Some of these items don’t really relate to the story. Personally, I don’t eat anything I myself possess (brain, liver, etc.). I could and add that, no matter what the food is, if it’s all that’s available, and you would simply starve to death, you might eat them. Brussel sprouts, avocado, whatever it is. Even if it’s slimy or hyper spicy, you’ll find a way.
You can tell that 60% of this article is American. Most of the food isn't even close to the first part.
It has become a list of "I don't like this product" and not uneatable food list
This seems more like a list of everyday foods that people don't like, except for a few.
As a very fussy eater there's loads I could put on this list 😔 I don't eat fruit or vegetables (except carrots with roast and potatoes) I can't eat meat unless it has no fat, or I know it's chicken breast or steak (no skin, sinew etc) I actually feel quite embarrassed that I'm like this. I have no idea why!!!
When I think of it I'm not so picky anymore since I began thinking a lot more about war. I'd rather eat this than my cat in a critical situation. When we had food shortage in WW2 people would sell cat meat as rabbit. But rabbit meat is white. I would not eat a rabbit either today, but if I must I will.
Lima beans needs to be on this list: their taste and texture makes me wonder why anyone eats them. I've only had one instance where eating them wasn't a chore.
Please Pandas, don't eat octopus. They are such amazingly intelligent creatures. I know in a lot of cultures it's acceptable but just don't
I'm adding BEETS. They are sweetened dirt. No. Just no. I'd sooner have another go at durian than eat a beet.
As a vegetarian, I will still try nearly anything but meat, and even have tried sushi, etc. I'm not picky. I'm amazed I'm called picky or fussy by people who will drown food in ketchup, mayo, mustard, and refuse to eat a leaf of lettuce.
Hm... where's the Mett? Like delicious minced raw pork on a breadroll with onion rings. Yummy! ♡
I can only eat green bananas. The minute they start turning yellow, out they go.
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