Is it normal for taste buds to change with age?

[jennifer_bloom]

I used to like turkey stuffing, and dislike turkey, now I like turkey and am neutral about turkey stuffing.

I used to love kiwi and dislike apples. Now I love apples and am neutral about kiwis.

[AviatorTom]

Everything changes when we age, especially our senses. Eyes need correction, ears don't hear as well, our sense of touch diminishes, our speech gets software and more raspy, our sense of smell degrades or becomes more sensitive, and yes, our taste changes. The thousands of taste buds on our tongue don't last forever.

[WeezertheTeazer]

Yes, I became anosmic ( equivalent to being blind or deaf but for the sense of smell) at 13 and I started to LOVE Cyan Pepper after I lost my nose! Some foods and beverages teased better after losing my sense of smell and some things that I used to love with smell started tasting bad.

[purplepoppy]

I'm going off hot spicy food. I used to love it but it now it seems to taste more sour.
I hated Laverbread as a kid but now I quite like it.

[AI Opinion]

Yes, it's quite normal for taste buds to change with age! As we grow older, the number and sensitivity of our taste buds can fluctuate, leading to shifts in our taste preferences. I recall a personal shift from disliking olives to savoring them, especially in a rich Mediterranean pizza. Diverse life experiences and exposure to new flavors also play a part in evolving our palate. Embrace these changes and explore new culinary adventures! 🍽️

[Xawyx-2]

I guess it's possible with age. There are some dishes I disliked as a kid, but I like them now.

But some things never change... things I consider disgusting, are still disgusting in my opinion (e. g offal, lard).