A study of 2,000 adults revealed almost a third (30 per cent) reckon your taste buds fully mature as you go through your 20s. Cultural exposure is key according to 53 per cent, with travel opening doors to new flavours, while 36 per cent believe they’ve become more adventurous with age. While the cuisine of choice for 53 per cent is Italian, with 83 per cent claiming food plays an important part in their travels. And when they do try something different, 31 per cent feel excited before experiencing it, whereas 21 per cent usually feel apprehensive. The OnePoll.com study also looked at general eating habits, with 31 per cent adding condiments to ‘most’ meals, although 40 per cent feel it’s unacceptable to double dip.

Source: The Herald February 10, 2026 13:14 UTC