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I'm not a fussy eater, but I can't stand...

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shysal Mon 15-Apr-13 12:51:32

We often have threads about our favourite foods, so what are your dislikes?
Mine include very hot spicy food, sourdough bread, and peppers. Slightly different is the cherry flavouring in some foods and drinks which reminds me of the penicillin emulsion I used to take when I had pneumonia/measles as a child.

feetlebaum Fri 19-Apr-13 17:36:36

Nonu Good for high B.P? Believe me I got it without the help of beetroot...

All together now! (sing) If you like beetroot, I'll be true to you-ou-ou-ou...

Nonu Fri 19-Apr-13 17:41:20

Feetle. grin

nanaej Fri 19-Apr-13 18:06:47

Yuk: offal and other non-flesh items from animals, shellfish, oily fish like pilchards, strong blue cheese and Chinese take away!

Yum: beetroot, peppers, spiced foods, broad beans, etc etc etc etc etc which is why I have a bit of a problem with weight!

OH refuses cheese in any guise!

j08 Fri 19-Apr-13 21:23:53

Lavendar! I can't stand lavendar as a taste. Somehow sickening.

j08 Fri 19-Apr-13 22:14:49

lavender. with an e. hmm

Joan Fri 19-Apr-13 23:21:08

Tamarillos - had them in NZ and the taste is evil.

jeanie99 Sat 27-Apr-13 18:12:13

I will try most things but really hate the taste of sultanas.
Deep fried fatty food YUK.

Nelliemoser Sat 27-Apr-13 18:47:31

This is interesting certain foods seem to keep being mentioned in these lists.
I don't eat meat or fish anyway now I was never a fan of the flavour of fish. I don't like the texture of anything slimy or gristly. I tried bits of squid in a paella once yuk! I couldn't face the texture of a steak now never mind the taste .

I think I thrive on strong savoury tastes. Garlic, Olives, Strong cheeses, Marmite. A good curry but not too hot.

In fact I don't like anything much that is bland or very sweet. I can't stand the cloying sweetness of creme eggs and suchlike. I don't see the point of kiwi fruit or some of those odd shaped exotic tropical fruits that seem to look pretty but to me have no real flavour at all.

I don't understand why people like Brie, its not unpleasant, its just not anything else either. I see it as waste of my fat ration and calories which would be better used on a tasty Stilton or a tangy cheddar.

I have always liked milk! Either cold or hot but not in between.

I would not be surprised if there is a genetic influence on these likes and dislikes of different flavours.

Bez Sat 27-Apr-13 19:21:01

A really good expensive Brie de Meaux is delicious - needs to be ripe enough though and if a bit smelly is better too. I find the most expensive on the deli counter is usually the best bet.
Cannot stand snails - like garlic flavoured rubber - calamari are not good either and not keen on on offal.r
Love fruit and most veg - so agree about home grown broad beans absolutely love runner beans.
Like rice as a savoury but not rice pudding and cannot stand macaroni cheese. cupcake brew