Some foods are popular for all the right reasons; the flavors, nutritional value, and texture are top-notch. Unfortunately, however, a handful of popular foods suffer from a texture that nearly makes their deliciousness all for naught. A recent online discussion around these unfortunately-textured foods reveals the truth about these much-loved foods - here are some of the highlights.
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1. All Overripe Fruits
Few foods compare to the deliciousness of a perfect piece of fruit, but every minute past their peak, the fruit becomes unappetizing. "They are sickly sweet because the sugars are overdeveloped by that point," one man says. "To add to that, the texture is gritty and wet. It falls apart like wet sand." Ah, nothing more delicious than a gritty, wet lump of sand!
2. Circus Peanuts
As an unabashed fan of circus peanuts, I'm glad this candy made the list - because it has a terrible texture despite its sugary goodness. With comments ranging from "It's like biting into cardboard" to "I am getting queasy just thinking about eating circus peanuts," I'm starting to think I'm the only person willing to suffer through the food's texture!
3. Lutefisk
A national Nordic delicacy, lutefisk is delicious yet critically panned for its unappealing texture. The phrase "seafood jello" has been used when describing lutefisk, which makes my stomach turn slightly. However, fans of this food will be happy to know that it still is quite popular in many parts of the world, even though its texture is so slippery you don't even have to chew it.
4. Water Chestnuts
This food is quite polarizing, with fans of water chestnuts applauding it for having the properties of a crisp apple. At the same time, there isn't enough profanity in the English language for some people to adequately express their hatred towards its texture. (I was shocked at the words used by dozens of people to describe water chestnuts. What can I say? The internet is a crazy place sometimes.)
5. Asparagus
Like many other types of green vegetables, asparagus is known for having arguably the worst texture of any veggie. "It feels like I'm chewing in 4-D," laments one woman. In addition, an asparagus' texture changes the longer it is cooked. It can go from crisp to mushy in seconds, which doesn't do it any favors. (I'm starting to feel bad for asparagus - it's not exactly known for its delicious flavor, either.)
6. Persimmons
A tree fruit related to the date plum, persimmons are perfect examples of foods known for their great taste and unpleasant texture at the same time. At best, the fruit is known for its mushy and stringy texture that can dry your mouth when eaten raw. Interestingly enough, many people warn that crunchy variants of persimmons also exist in the wild, making each bite a potential rollercoaster ride.
7. Raw Celery
Raw celery receives plenty of hate, including a particularly scathing review that makes the texture of asparagus seem downright delightful. "It's strings held together with water and sadness," cries one celery hater. Although technically, this is all true, I can't help but feel bad for the poor celery. After all, it can't change what it is!
8. Tapioca Pudding
Slimy, bubbly, and creamy are just three words commonly used to describe the texture of tapioca pudding. The popularity of this food is baffling to many people, with several discerning eaters admitting that the taste of tapioca pudding needs to be better to make up for the disappointing mouthfeel.
9. Popcorn
Are you ready for one nauseatingly passionate take on popcorn? One man lays it all on the line with a particularly savage takedown of the movie theater favorite. "Popcorn is styrofoam with a side of fingernail clippings and onion skin flakes," he declares. "It gets jammed between my teeth, cuts into my gums, and coats the walls of my throat, making me feel like I'm going to choke." He almost had me questioning my love for popcorn by the end of his rant, but luckily I remembered how good they taste.
10. Hard-Boiled Eggs
More than one person declared them having a horrendous texture, a trait that all but minimalizes a hard-boiled egg's nutritional benefits. With up to 8 grams of protein per serving, an egg tastes delicious and good for your body - but unfortunately, many people can't get past its unsavory texture.
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