Why do bitter foods exist?

[moshquerade]

bitter foods exist to shock our tastebuds, and variety is the spice of life.

 

[Mermaidman]

Also, people have different taste sensitivity. Perhaps you are a so-called "super-taster."

 

[potoba]

bitter melon cures some of the diseases. In addition, if you bite your lips accidentally, eat bitter melon. It heals faster.

 

[mugs]

I hate dark chocolate. Too bitter. My wife loves it. Different people have different tastes.

I imagine some people think that chicken wings soaked in vinegar and pepper are disgusting too. 🙂

 

[Howard]

Leung/fu gua is alright.

 

[dighn]

Originally posted by: mugs
I hate dark chocolate. Too bitter. My wife loves it. Different people have different tastes.

dark chocolate is awesome and does not even compare in bitterness to bitter melon. the melon has the kind of bitterness that triggers gag reflex.

 

[Cristatus]

Bitter gourd.

Nuff said.

 

[brtspears2]

Bitter melon isn't bad when it is deep fried in tempura.