strong-tasting

The mild-tasting ones, such as tomatoes or courgettes, are in the low-calorie group, while the strong-tasting ones, like bell peppers or onions, were in the acquired taste group.

We found food can be categorized in three groups: highly palatable foods, which include meat, junk food and desserts; low-calorie foods, mostly fruit and salad vegetables but also oatmeal and honey; and acquired taste foods, which are strong-tasting foods children generally dislike but learn to enjoy, such as coffee, alcohol and spices.

When a companion sniffed at the idea of my ordering mackerel crudo, an eavesdropping minder swooped in with a taste of the starter — and sold the naysayer on the strong-tasting fish lashed with fruity olive oil.

Also strong-tasting fish with polyunsaturated fats, or mono-saturated fats.

The punchy jerk marinade is the star here, holding its own against the strong-tasting duck.