Who Eats 10 Maraschino Cherries Anyways?
Some foods are at their best when eaten in small quantities, and kind of disgusting when eaten in excess. This list breaks down those, whether they’re sauces, seasonings, or whole meals on their own. You can probably relate to these picks, and if you can’t, you’re made of sturdier stuff than most!
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1. Maraschino Cherries
Maraschino cherries are brightly colored, shiny, very sweet. They are used as a garnish in various drinks and desserts. You can enjoy the intense sugar flavor when you eat them in small amounts, but after a few cherries you will be overwhelmed by the sugar and your taste buds will revolt. They are delicious, if you can stop at just a few.
2. Cheesecake
A dense cheesecake is decadent, creamy, and rich. It has a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture. A small slice is just right and provides all the flavor and decadence without feeling heavy.
3. Cereal
A cereal bowl is crunchy, sweet, and oh-so-comforting. All those wonderful flakes taste their very best in that first bowl, leaving you content and satisfied. When you have a second bowl, you realize how it was only the first one that could have that effect on you.
4. Salt
A little pinch is good, but more than that and it becomes overpowering and foul. The flavor itself is only palatable when it is consumed in small quantities. Not to mention, too much is bad for your health!
5. Wagyu Steak
A5 Wagyu steak is ultra-marbled, buttery-soft, and rich. The flavor is decadently savory, so a few bites is like heaven, but after a few more bites you feel sick. A small serving is pure decadence, but an entire steak is heavy and greasy, leaving you overfull and ill-at-ease.
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6. Cadbury Eggs
A Cadbury egg is a delicious, chocolate candy filled with creamy, sugary fondant. The flavor is so rich and delicious that a single bite of it is enough to feel like you got your money's worth. But if you try to eat more than one, it gets overwhelming in a hurry.
7. Sesame Oil
Sesame oil is a strongly flavored, nutty, aromatic oil. It is used in very small quantities to impart a slightly nutty taste and aroma to a dish. It is used sparingly because of its overwhelming, powerful taste. If too much is used, the dish becomes overwhelmed with sesame oil.
8. White Chocolate
White chocolate is a creamy, sweet confection crafted from cocoa butter, sugar, and milk. It has a rich, buttery texture that melts on the tongue. The flavor is intensely sweet, making it delicious in small bites. However, a lot of white chocolate can become cloying quickly.
9. Truffle
Truffle is a very special luxury fungus with an intense and unique aroma. It is incredibly aromatic with a smooth earthy flavor. A little shaving or dusting is perfect, but too much overpowers and smothers the flavors of the dish and becomes unpleasant to taste.
10. Wasabi
Wasabi is a hot green paste that hits the nose with a sharp sinus-clearing fire that brings the taste buds to life. It has an exciting, fiery spiciness but can quickly become too much in larger quantities. A small amount with sushi or other food brightens the flavors with a burst of pungent wasabi spiciness, but overdoing it dulls the taste buds and overloads the senses.
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11. Caviar
Caviar is a very soft, salty fish roe. It has a creamy texture and a delicate, briny flavor. Caviar is rich and intense, so a little bit goes a long way. A few spoonfuls are all you need to fully enjoy this delicacy. Too much caviar can be overpowering and too salty.
12. Honey
Honey is a sweet, golden syrup that has a naturally sweet, floral flavor. A little bit of honey can make a dish taste rich and indulgent. However, it is easy to overdo it with honey, and if you use too much, it can quickly become cloying.
13. Sugar-Free Gummies
Sugar-free gummies are chewy, fruity candies that aim to fulfill your sweet tooth. Their hyper-artificial sweetness and interesting texture are fun to enjoy in moderation. Large quantities can be cloying and cause digestive issues, so limit your indulgence.
14. Fish Sauce
Fish sauce is a strongly flavored salty liquid obtained by fermenting fish. In small quantities, it adds depth and umami and enhances the flavor of dishes without being noticeable. If used in large quantities, it can overwhelm the food with its strong, fishy flavor.
15. Vegemite
Vegemite is a brown, salty yeast spread that's popular in Australia. Used sparingly (a thin layer on buttered toast), it has a rich, umami flavor that is surprisingly tasty. Use too much and it becomes overwhelming and bitter, but then you only want to eat a small amount of it anyway.
16. Bacon
Bacon is a smoky, salty, crispy meat full of intense flavor. A couple of strips can be delicious and filling, but too much of it becomes overpowering. It is very high in salt and fat, so overeating can make you uncomfortably stuffed.
17. Fudge
Fudge is a dense, sweet, and creamy candy made from sugar, butter, and milk. The concentrated sweetness is divine in a single bite, but too much is cloying and overwhelming very quickly. Even fudge-lovers will typically only have a few pieces since it is so rich.
18. Marshmallows
Marshmallows are light, fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth candies. They have a subtle, sweet flavor that is easy to eat in moderation. Marshmallows are a fun and comforting treat, but they can be too cloying if you eat too many.
19. Vienna Sausage
Vienna sausages are tiny, salty, meaty little canned snacks. They can be surprisingly tasty. One or two is fine, but if you eat too many in a row, you start to feel like you're overdoing it. To finish an entire can is profligate and even a little gross.
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20. Soy Sauce
Soy sauce is a salty, savory liquid condiment that is used to add flavor to foods. A little bit is all you need for a perfectly flavored meal. Adding too much overpowers the other flavors with its bold and intense taste.
