Why do people, even those in the same family, have different reactions to flavours? Like one loves tomatoes, one hates them.

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Why do people, even those in the same family, have different reactions to flavours? Like one loves tomatoes, one hates them.

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Answer 1

Probably an admixture of genetics AND environmental conditioning.

There may be a predisposition to certain foods based on genetics, however, our environment (what we are exposed to, how we relate to our exposures, positive and negative experiences etc.) play a substantial part.

You often hear people talking about mum or dads cooking, which could be abysmal or it could be great – what you were routinely fed as a child does influence the breadth of your palate and your dis-/likes.