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

Thank you for posting this. Based on comments/replies I see hope for my 8 year old who is extremely picky and eats only bland food. He finds everything spicy even if it is not. What’s mild for us (but flavorful) is spicy for him and we were honestly thinking that he’s gonna have a hard time when he grows up.