The Most Controversial Foods in America

37% of people say they have controversial food preferences.

Apparently, a lot of americans have “controversial” food preferences. Instacart recently conducted a poll on America’s “most polarizing” foods…and here’s what made their list. Anchovies were the most controversial with 50% of people saying they don’t like them. Black licorice was the second-most divisive, followed by oysters…beets…blue cheese…okra…capers and brussels sprouts! Chances are you might love at least one thing on this list, because 37% of people say they have controversial food preferences, meaning they love something that most people hate. A lot of people say they can’t stand a food because of its smell. Others say it’s too strong of a flavor, the texture and how it looks.