Why do two things that taste great on their own (such as chocolate or cheese), taste horrible when you combine the two?

Question

I mean, I wouldn’t eat chocolate covered cheese, but I could eat a whole bar of chocolate or a piece of cheese on their own. What exactly makes them taste horrible when you put them together?

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Answer 1

It might be helpful to remember that taste is a detection of chemicals. Perhaps there is an interaction between the chemicals you prefer that results in a chemical you find unpleasant.