{"id":2321,"date":"2026-06-26T16:43:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T16:43:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gleamgrid.co.za\/?p=2321"},"modified":"2026-06-26T16:43:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T16:43:40","slug":"5-weirdest-most-hated-foods-around-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gleamgrid.co.za\/index.php\/2026\/06\/26\/5-weirdest-most-hated-foods-around-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Weirdest Most Hated Foods Around The World"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all have that one food we can’t stand. But some foods are so universally despised that they’ve earned a permanent spot on the world’s “most hated” list. From a stinky fruit that’s banned on public transport to a holiday treat that tastes like burned rubber, these five foods make people’s faces scrunch up in disgust. Here are the most hated foods on the planet.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Cilantro \/ Coriander \u2013 The Soap Leaf<\/span><\/h2>\n

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About 14-21% of the population carries a gene that makes cilantro taste like soap \u2014 and those people will fight you over it. The herb is either loved or absolutely loathed, with haters describing it as “pungent,” “soapy,” and “disgusting.” One Reddit user called it “the herpes of garnishes.” If you’re one of the lucky ones who can eat it, consider yourself blessed \u2014 but don’t ever try to sneak it into a soap-hater’s food.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Durian \u2013 The Fruit That Smells Like Death<\/span><\/h2>\n

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This spiky Southeast Asian fruit is banned on public transport in Thailand and Singapore because its smell is so pungent it’s been compared to turpentine, raw sewage, and gym socks. Anthony Bourdain once said that eating durian is like “eating a rich, custardy pudding in a gas station toilet.” Despite its foul odor, it’s considered a delicacy in many countries \u2014 but for most of the world, the smell is enough to make them run in the opposite direction.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Black Licorice \u2013 The Candy That Tastes Like Medicine<\/span><\/h2>\n

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You either love it or you hate it \u2014 and most people hate it. Black licorice has a distinct flavor that comes from the root of the licorice plant, and for many, it tastes like cough syrup, burnt tires, or straight-up medicine. It’s so divisive that National Black Licorice Day (April 12) is mostly celebrated by people who enjoy torture. The rest of us will stick to red licorice, thanks.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. Brussels Sprouts \u2013 The Mini Cabbage of Nightmares<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Brussels sprouts have been the villain of dinner tables for generations. Boiled sprouts are a soggy, mushy horror that releases sulfur compounds, giving them that signature “fart” smell. However, roasting them with olive oil and salt has made them more popular in recent years. But for those of us who remember the boiled version, the trauma runs deep \u2014 even if the internet loves them now, some scars never heal.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5. H\u00e1karl \u2013 The Fermented Shark That Could Kill You<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Iceland’s national dish is fermented shark \u2014 and it’s as terrifying as it sounds. The meat is buried in the ground for months to ferment, then hung to dry, resulting in a strong ammonia smell and a taste that’s been described as “chewing on a urine-soaked mattress.” First-time eaters are advised to hold their noses. Some have called it the worst thing they’ve ever eaten. Why Iceland? Who knows \u2014 but at least they’re honest about how awful it is.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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