Broccoli and carrots are also among the most loved
(Picture: Gousto)The rivalries between those who love Brussels sprouts and those who don’t have become a British cultural phenomenon.
Some might argue that the reason the humble sprout is so disliked is because it has a reputation for not being cooked well. And there is also a scientific reason for hating the green veggie: in 2011, Cornwall College found sprouts contain a chemical, similar to phenylthiocarbamide, which only tastes bitter to people who have a variation of a certain gene.
