Why do we like some foods, but not others?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Lemonada Media

Kids & Family, Education For Kids

4.5 • 14.7K Ratings

🗓️ 18 April 2023

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

Do you have a favorite food that your friend doesn't like at all? Do you look at what your parents are eating and say, "No, thank you!" Well, you’re not alone! Lots of people have different food preferences. But why do some people like certain foods and others don’t? And what’s a supertaster? In this tasty treat of an episode, Molly and cohost Nishka visit a cooking class for kids and talk with food expert Jennifer Anderson from Kids Eat in Color (https://kidseatincolor.com/) to learn how to make it easier to try new foods. Plus a brand-new mystery sound! This episode was sponsored by: Liquid I.V. (LiquidIV.com - Use code BRAINS at checkout to receive 20% off anything you order when you order.) Indeed (Indeed.com/BRAINS - Terms and conditions apply. Cost per application pricing not available for everyone.) Buy A Toyota (BuyAToyota.com - Explore Toyota SUVs.) *****Do you have your Smarty Pass yet?? Get yours today for just $4/month (or $36/year) and get bonus episodes every month, and ad-free versions of every episode of Brains On, Smash Boom Best, Moment of Um, and Forever Ago. Visit www.smartypass.org to get your Smarty Pass today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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0:00.0	Hey Brains on Universe Superfans, it's Mark.
0:03.2	I can't believe it, but tomorrow is National High Five Day.
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0:24.8	I have to go start warming up my hands for all these high fives.
0:28.4	Remember donate at brainson.org-highfive.
0:34.7	You're listening to Brains on, where we're serious about being curious.
0:39.6	Brains on is supported on part by a grant from the National Science Foundation.
0:47.5	Hi, my name is Barry. I'm a speck of black pepper and I have a dream.
0:54.0	My dream is to season food. I've been waiting weeks, but tonight I believe I will finally fulfill my destiny of being eaten.
1:05.9	Maybe I'll land on the plate of a gentle soul who can't believe how well their food is seasoned.
1:10.7	Maybe they'll take a bite and say,
1:13.1	hmm, has that berry just fuck a black pepper in there?
1:17.1	Wow, so yummy.
1:21.1	Oh my gosh, it's happening.
1:23.1	Here I go.
1:29.1	Wait, this plate is plastic and it's hot pink.
1:35.1	Baby, Jenna's plate?
1:35.1	Oh man.
1:38.1	Oh man, baby, Jenna is a little hesitant when it comes to new foods.
1:39.1	On a good day, she puts a little in her mouth and tries it.
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