We’ve all got different ideas about what constitutes good food – and we’ve all got especially strong opinions about the foods we really dislike. No food is universally hated, of course, but there are plenty that are undeniably polarising. From olives to offal, here we look at why some people hate certain foods (while others love them), counting down to reveal the foods that are most likely to make you turn your nose up in disgust.

Click or scroll through our gallery as we reveal the most hated foods of all time.

Our ranking is based on thorough research, popular opinion and the general reputation of each food, as well as on the opinions of our expert team.

The most hated foods of all time (and why people still eat them)