Can You Eat Something Until You Like It? The Science of Acquired Taste
                                
                                
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                                According to numerous studies, it takes anywhere from 8 to 15 repeated exposures for many children to accept a new food. This principle, known as the 'repeated exposure effect,' confirms that it is possible to eat something until you like it, and the same psychological phenomenon applies to adults looking to expand their palates.