The science of taste and fussy eating and why some diners choose butter chicken over vindaloo

When you go to a restaurant and look at the menu options, do you choose something completely different to what you usually eat at home?

When you go to a restaurant and look at the menu options, do you choose something completely different to what you usually eat at home?

Key points:

• Food neophobia is a fear of trying new foods
• Our food decision-making comes down to genetics and our upbringing
• Fear can also play a major role in decisions made while dining out

For instance, something you have never tried or bothered to whip up in the kitchen, like soufflé or consommé?