Kids remember veggie scents from womb, study finds

MedicalXpress | ماي 13, 2026

Experiencing bitter or non-bitter flavors before birth can shape taste likes or dislikes after being born, according to new research led by the Durham University Department of Psychology. Researchers found that young children are less likely to react negatively to the smell of vegetables they were repeatedly exposed to in the womb. They say their findings could have implications for establishing healthy eating habits in children. The findings are published in the journal Developmental Psychobiology.