Brussels sprouts
Bitter to kids, now prepared to enhance flavor.
Coffee
Acquired taste, richer flavors appreciated as adults.
Olives
Intense briny taste disliked by children, enjoyed by adults.
Dark chocolate
Strong, bitter taste matured palates appreciate.
Blue cheese
Overwhelming for kids, tangy and earthy for adults.
Mushrooms
Earthy, umami flavor acquired with age.
Spicy foods
Kids find intensity uncomfortable, adults embrace complexity.
Anchovies
Salty umami flavor appreciated by grown-ups.
Grapefruit
Tartness too strong for children, enjoyed by some adults.
Mustard
Sharp taste disliked by kids, adds tanginess for adults.