Anchovies are the top most disliked food amongst children and their parents at 21%, followed by sushi, celery and Brussels sprouts.
The research undertaken by recipe box subscription provider HelloFresh also highlighted that this trend can shift over time. The amount of people suggesting that there are no foods that both them and their parents collectively dislike is 13% for 18–24-year-olds, steadily increasing until it reaches almost half for all 45+ age brackets.
Mimi Morley, recipe development manager at HelloFresh, said: “This fascinating research into food preferences highlights just how similar we are to our parents, which is even more reason why parents, especially of young children, should try to encourage them to eat healthy foods and expand their palettes.
“Encouraging children to eat vegetables, fruit and other healthy foods can be difficult, especially if they’re a picky eater, but there are lots of ways to encourage your children to try new foods, including pureeing vegetables, getting children involved in meal prep and cooking child-friendly recipes.”