10 Foods That Look Amazing But Actually Taste Terrible

We’ve all been there: you see something that looks so delicious, only to take a bite and find out it tastes terrible. It can be a huge disappointment – especially if you were looking forward to the dish!

Unfortunately, some foods just look better than they taste. From rainbow bagels to grapefuit, here are some of the most visually appealing but unfortunately bad-tasting food items out there.

Rainbow Bagels

These colorful bagels started popping up on the internet a few years ago, and they look impressive on Instagram. Unfortunately, most rainbow bagels just taste like regular white bread – not worth all the hype!

Durians

Durians are a type of tropical fruit that’s native to Southeast Asia. Its spiky exterior and pungent smell discourages most people from even trying it, but those who do find that the taste doesn’t quite live up to the hype. Taste on and you will likely regret it.

Dragon Fruit

Dragon Fruit is a popular exotic fruit with a beautiful pink-and-green exterior. But despite its stunning looks, it tastes quite bland – not to mention the fact that it can be quite expensive. Save your money and opt for something more flavorful!

Green Papaya

Green Papaya is a popular ingredient in many Southeast Asian dishes, but when eaten alone, it has a very bitter taste. The texture can also be quite off-putting – not something you would want to eat as is! If you’re looking for something flavorful, stick to ripe papayas.

Donut Burger

The Donut Burger has the taste of a normal burger but with a donut instead of a bun. The combination sounds like it could be delicious, but in reality, the sweetness of the donut overwhelms the taste of the beef – not to mention all that sugar can get pretty sickly! By the way, one donut burger contains up to 2000 calories, so it’s not the healthiest option either.

Pure Chocolate

Pure chocolate might look delicious, but it tastes quite bitter. This is because pure chocolate does not contain any sugar – just cocoa butter and solids. If you’re looking for a sweet treat, you should stick to milk or dark chocolate instead.

Fairy Bread

Fairy bread, also known as a birthday cake or rainbow toast, is a colorful dish made of white bread spread with butter and sprinkles. Like a donut burger, the sweetness of the white bread and butter is too much for most people, and it has a weird crunchy texture. Whatever happened to regular birthday cakes?

Fondant

Fondant is a type of icing that’s often used to decorate cakes. It looks so smooth and impressive, and you will be tempted to take a bite. Before you do, remember that fondant is made from sugar and gelatin and it’s very sweet. The taste may not be terrible as in the case of durian, but being too sweet is not desirable either.

Licorice Candies

Licorice candies come in so many shapes and colors, but the taste is always a bit of an acquired one. Some people love it, but for most people, it’s too strong and has a strange aftertaste. If you do eat it, be careful because black licorice can cause high blood pressure, heart failure, and arrhythmia.

Grapefruit

Grapefruit looks amazing, with its bright pink color and juicy texture, but the taste is bitter and sour because it contains a high amount of the bitter chemical naringin. It’s not bad if you add a bit of salt, but it can still be off-putting for those who don’t like sour flavors.