Evolution of Taste

I find it interesting how people’s taste buds evolve in time. I personally have experienced such changes throughout my time here, being exposed to a wider range of foods.

For one, I used to hate raw vegetables. So salad was really out of the question for me. But with some Italian dressing and a little fiber-depleted guilt thrown into the mix, I’ve grown to appreciate salad.

Another dish that I’ve learned to appreciate is cheesecake. I’m not usually fond of cheese, let alone cheesecake so this change is pretty refreshing. Maybe it’s because the cheesecake here is different. I don’t know.

Through some complicated mind-things going inside of my upper cavity, I’ve come to realize that there’s a distinct pattern for which a human’s appreciation for taste follows. I’m not sure if it is culturally universal, but it rings true for most Malaysians.

Typically:
Baby ======> Milk, period.
Toddler ===> Sweet things
Youth =====> Sweet and salty
Adult =====> Bitter
Old age ===> Bitter and Sour

Of course you appreciate sweet things throughout your life, but the changes that one grows into involve the appreciation for a wider range of tastes.

This whole theory probably isn’t true for Americans since I’ve seen so very often grandmothers sipping on Biggie-Sized Cokes.