My discovery of being a super taster
Growing up, I was branded a fussy or picky eater by adults looking after me. For me, I just liked foods prepared in a specific way or found foods difficult to eat and some overwhelming.
I had lots of tummy bugs growing up and during stressful times I would be sick.
It wasn't until a few years ago, I was watching a documentary on..food..I guess, when a scientist showed a little test to check if you are a super taster.
You take a piece of paper, punch a small hold into it, put some food colouring on your tongue (blue they say is easiest to see) and press the punched paper hole into your tongue. Then count the number of taste buds.
I compared myself to my SO, who had 10 taste buds.
I had double, with 20.
Finally, my life made sense.
They said in the documentary that super tasters can't handle hot spicy food (check), find anything vinegary overwhelming (double check) and have a very good sense of smell (check, check, check).
Alas, I am not picky or fussy, I just taste everything soooooo much more and find anything slightly pungent overwhelming.
-GG