Every country has foods people love, but some dishes are famous for causing instant reactions. This countdown looks at 40 of the most hated foods in the entire world. From durian, natto, century eggs, lutefisk, black licorice, cilantro, blue cheese, Marmite, Brussels sprouts, and fermented shark to balut, tripe, fugu, surstromming, anchovies, liver, bitter melon, okra, raw onions, oysters, cottage cheese, kimchi, papaya, goat cheese, and eggplant, this list is full of foods people either defend passionately or refuse to touch. We will look at the smells, textures, flavors, and cultural traditions that make these dishes so divisive. Some are delicacies in one place and nightmares somewhere else. Whether you are adventurous, picky, or just love weird food debates, this countdown is made for strong opinions. Watch until the end and tell us which hated food you actually enjoy.
