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1 Post author: Elo 17 April 2015 01:19AM

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Comment author: buybuydandavis 17 April 2015 02:26:01AM *  2 points [-]

am very sensitive to bitter flavours.

There's a common SNP variation for that. If you have it, you're particularly sensitive to bitter tastes while young, but that sensitivity turns to unsensitivity when you get older. All of a sudden, bitter things start to taste ok. I like Brussel Sprouts now.

I used to like the sweet drinks too, particularly port. Still do, but the harder stuff tastes better now.

Comment author: Elo 21 April 2015 01:32:20AM 0 points [-]

My dad still doesn't like brussel sprouts at my age + 30ish years. He does drink coffee though, but doesn't much like olives.

I await the day that things that don't taste nice suddenly start to taste nice!