Food Fears: What’s Holding You Back?
When it comes to trying new foods, some people are fearless adventurers, while others are more cautious. We asked our team and readers to share their food fears, and the responses were enlightening.
The Uncharted Territory of Exotic Delights
For Kate Morin, it’s not about being afraid, but rather about being convinced. She’s already tried some unconventional dishes, like bull penis, but draws the line at live or moving foods, like octopus, or insect-based cuisine. It would take some serious persuasion to get her to try these.
Synthetic Surprises
Calvin Men, on the other hand, is wary of the turd burger, a synthetic beef patty made from human waste proteins. The mere concept is enough to put him off.
Crustacean Conundrums
Lobster is another food that sparks strong emotions. Justin White has never mustered the courage to try it, citing its alien-like appearance and the communal devouring process. Although he enjoyed watching them swim in fish tanks, the thought of consuming one still unsettles him.
Meat Misgivings
Kelly Fitzpatrick, who adopted a mostly vegetarian diet 15 years ago, confesses to being intimidated by beef burgers. Despite starting to eat more red meat, she can’t bring herself to take a bite.
Cultural Conundrums
Laura Schwecherl, who grew up with a pet guinea pig, finds the idea of eating one in Peru to be unsettling. Her emotional attachment to her beloved pet makes it impossible for her to consider guinea pig as a food option.
Slimy Suspicions
Shana Lebowitz is hesitant to try eel, fearing its slimy texture might make it seem like it’s coming back to life in her mouth. Perhaps it’s a matter of acquiring a more refined palate?
Reader Confessions
Our readers also shared their food fears. Twitter user @Shalilonomics, for instance, is apprehensive about trying tripe. It’s clear that when it comes to food, everyone has their own comfort zones and boundaries.
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