Eli5: Do our tastebuds actually “change” as we get older? Who do kids dislike a certain food, then start liking it as an adult?

Question

When I was a kid, I did not like spicy food. Now an adult, I love it.

In: 2025

Answer 1

I think I’ve been willing to try more things as I get older. As a kid just the looks of broccoli freaked me out, or knowing crabs had tentacles and shells was off putting. Tried as an adult and live them now.