Underrated and overrated foods

Eater Sundae · 23-03-2014, 11:11

Are there any foods that you think are particularly underrated or overrated by people in general or the media.

My view.

Underrated: Eggs. They are treated OKish, but are still undervalued. The are convenient and versatile, a good source of protein, fat and minerals. They have been hit in the past by unfounded cholesterol fears, and Edwina Currie didn't help with her salmonella scaremongering.

Overrated: Honey. Just sugar with good PR.

CBFreak · 23-03-2014, 11:17

Would this be better in the food and drink section?

Anyway

Underrated: Onions It's an incredibly versatile vegetable that adds plenty of flavour to most meals yet people only mostly mention it as one of those "other" ingrediants

Overrated: Salmon Yes it's a nice tasting fish but it's expensive and there are many more flavoursome fish you can get.

WhiteFang · 23-03-2014, 11:19

Oats and apples. Both are very good.

Radiomaniac · 23-03-2014, 11:31

Underrated - pease pudding.

Overrated (and thoroughly revolting) - yogurt.

Lawro2 · 23-03-2014, 11:35

Overrated - Sugary cereal that pretends to be healthy.

Underrated - Porridge

venusinflares · 23-03-2014, 11:40

Overrated - oysters. They are just salty snot, absolutely disgusting and I reckon people who claim to enjoy them are just liars. They have to be lying.

Underrated - sprouts. We love them in our house and eat them throughout sprout season, not just at Christmas. Sprouts for the win!

Eater Sundae · 23-03-2014, 11:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBFreak

Would this be better in the food and drink section?

Anyway

Underrated: Onions It's an incredibly versatile vegetable that adds plenty of flavour to most meals yet people only mostly mention it as one of those "other" ingrediants

Overrated: Salmon Yes it's a nice tasting fish but it's expensive and there are many more flavoursome fish you can get.

Oops, you are right. I'm used to being in GD, so forget about other more suitable places. I'll ask the mods to move it.

Kiko H Fan · 24-03-2014, 10:15

Underrated: Oxtail.
We had a fabulous 'rabo de toros' yesterday, broadly adapted from Rick Stein's Spain book.

Overrated: Monkfish.
Tried it once, maybe it wasn't a good recipe (I had it in a restaurant), but I found it very very bland.
Ironically, in the very same book of Ricks, he has a monkfish, red pepper and saffron rice recipe. Maybe I should try that.

Pumping Iron · 24-03-2014, 11:27

Overrated - black truffles.

Underrated - razor clams.

Jambo_c · 24-03-2014, 11:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by venusinflares

Overrated - oysters. They are just salty snot, absolutely disgusting and I reckon people who claim to enjoy them are just liars. They have to be lying.

Underrated - sprouts. We love them in our house and eat them throughout sprout season, not just at Christmas. Sprouts for the win!

You have them the wrong way round! I enjoy oysters and I'm definitely not a liar. Sprouts however, are horrible.

Underated - Ox Tongue. Had some with a steak in a really nice restaurant and it was lovely.

Overated - Nuts and dried fruit. They do nothing for me, fruit cake is just not nice and I don't understand why it's always used for wedding cakes. We had an amazing 3 tier chocolate cake, with a layer each of white, milk and dark, soooo much nicer than a crappy fruit cake.

cbe21ok · 24-03-2014, 12:41

Underated - Spinach and good quality sandwich tongue but has to be the good stuff
Overated - Squid & most pasta dishes for me.

finbaar · 24-03-2014, 12:48

Overrated - Bread. Particularly fancy bread.

Underrated – Offal in general but hearts in particular.

shelleyj89 · 24-03-2014, 13:12

Underrated - carrots.
Overrated - tomatoes.

sarahj1986 · 24-03-2014, 13:14

Overrated - salads. I don't like Tomato or Cucumber yet places which sell salads tend to shove it full of the stuff!!

Underrated - chorizo. I don't think its used often enough I love the stuff

walterwhite · 24-03-2014, 13:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by venusinflares

Overrated - oysters. They are just salty snot, absolutely disgusting and I reckon people who claim to enjoy them are just liars. They have to be lying.

Underrated - sprouts. We love them in our house and eat them throughout sprout season, not just at Christmas. Sprouts for the win!

I love oysters and I can assure you I am not lying.

Muze · 24-03-2014, 13:34

Overrated: Truffles, tried some for the first time and they didn't live up to expectations, nor were they worth the money!

Underrated: Tofu, very versatile if you know how to use it.

walterwhite · 24-03-2014, 13:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muze

Overrated: Truffles, tried some for the first time and they didn't live up to expectations, nor were they worth the money!

Underrated: Tofu, very versatile if you know how to use it.

You tried 'some'? How many did you try?!

venusinflares · 24-03-2014, 20:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by walterwhite

I love oysters and I can assure you I am not lying.

I was joking about people lying........

They are seriously disgusting though, and I'm not a fussy eater. There is not much I don't like but I almost threw up when I tried an oyster. Vile.

Area88 · 24-03-2014, 20:40

Under rated: Banana - high in potassium, magnesium and 20% of vitamin C.

Bananas are 0% fat and low glycaemic when bought with green skins - 68p per kg.

Over rated: Bread - heavily processed and highly inflammatory, won't be a staple for much longer with wheat prices increasing.

brangdon · 24-03-2014, 20:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by venusinflares

Underrated - sprouts. We love them in our house and eat them throughout sprout season, not just at Christmas. Sprouts for the win!

They have a season? I use frozen ones year-round.

They are a classic example of people's taste buds varying in sensitivity, though. People who don't like them are generally more able to taste bitterness. Also, the sprouts we eat today are less bitter than they were 40 years ago, because of growers have been selecting against bitterness.

whitecliffe · 24-03-2014, 20:42

Underrated - something I really like

Overrated - something I dont like

venusinflares · 24-03-2014, 20:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by brangdon

They have a season? I use frozen ones year-round.

They are a classic example of people's taste buds varying in sensitivity, though. People who don't like them are generally more able to taste bitterness. Also, the sprouts we eat today are less bitter than they were 40 years ago, because of growers have been selecting against bitterness.

Yes, they are a winter vegetable. I'm not keen on frozen ones so only eat fresh sprouts when they are at their best from around November to January.

Whenever you see sprouts being served up on the telly, they always look overcooked to me. I wonder if a lot of people don't like them because they're overcooked and not very nice? I like them with a bit of crunch!

KMKYWAP · 24-03-2014, 21:05

Chocolate is massively overrated.

Ella Nut · 25-03-2014, 12:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Area88

Under rated: Banana - high in potassium, magnesium and 20% of vitamin C.

Bananas are 0% fat and low glycaemic when bought with green skins - 68p per kg.

Over rated: Bread - heavily processed and highly inflammatory, won't be a staple for much longer with wheat prices increasing.

Yes, sooooo over-rated. Sandwiches, toast/soldiers for eggs/french variety, toasties (mmmmm... the options are endless), garlic bread, bruschetta, bread & butter pudding, breadcrumbs, dipping in soup.

It's never inflammed me either in my 46 years of eating it,, to my knowing.

Under-rated - bread!

Over-rated - Can't really think of anything other than "tapas" restaurants....now they DO inflame me!

Ella Nut · 25-03-2014, 12:05

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23-03-2014, 11:11	#1
Eater Sundae Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 8,674	Underrated and overrated foods Are there any foods that you think are particularly underrated or overrated by people in general or the media. My view. Underrated: Eggs. They are treated OKish, but are still undervalued. The are convenient and versatile, a good source of protein, fat and minerals. They have been hit in the past by unfounded cholesterol fears, and Edwina Currie didn't help with her salmonella scaremongering. Overrated: Honey. Just sugar with good PR.

23-03-2014, 11:17	#2
CBFreak Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 22,069	Would this be better in the food and drink section? Anyway Underrated: Onions It's an incredibly versatile vegetable that adds plenty of flavour to most meals yet people only mostly mention it as one of those "other" ingrediants Overrated: Salmon Yes it's a nice tasting fish but it's expensive and there are many more flavoursome fish you can get.

23-03-2014, 11:19	#3
WhiteFang Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Narnia Posts: 3,767	Oats and apples. Both are very good.

23-03-2014, 11:31	#4
Radiomaniac Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Ross Revenge Posts: 39,991	Underrated - pease pudding. Overrated (and thoroughly revolting) - yogurt.

23-03-2014, 11:35	#5
Lawro2 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,189	Overrated - Sugary cereal that pretends to be healthy. Underrated - Porridge

23-03-2014, 11:40	#6
venusinflares Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Leeds Posts: 2,876	Overrated - oysters. They are just salty snot, absolutely disgusting and I reckon people who claim to enjoy them are just liars. They have to be lying. Underrated - sprouts. We love them in our house and eat them throughout sprout season, not just at Christmas. Sprouts for the win!

23-03-2014, 11:55	#7
Eater Sundae Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 8,674	Quote: Originally Posted by CBFreak Would this be better in the food and drink section? Anyway Underrated: Onions It's an incredibly versatile vegetable that adds plenty of flavour to most meals yet people only mostly mention it as one of those "other" ingrediants Overrated: Salmon Yes it's a nice tasting fish but it's expensive and there are many more flavoursome fish you can get. Oops, you are right. I'm used to being in GD, so forget about other more suitable places. I'll ask the mods to move it.

24-03-2014, 10:15	#8
Kiko H Fan Inactive Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 6,338	Underrated: Oxtail. We had a fabulous 'rabo de toros' yesterday, broadly adapted from Rick Stein's Spain book. Overrated: Monkfish. Tried it once, maybe it wasn't a good recipe (I had it in a restaurant), but I found it very very bland. Ironically, in the very same book of Ricks, he has a monkfish, red pepper and saffron rice recipe. Maybe I should try that.

24-03-2014, 11:27	#9
Pumping Iron Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 22,988	Overrated - black truffles. Underrated - razor clams.

24-03-2014, 11:40	#10
Jambo_c Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 3,721	Quote: Originally Posted by venusinflares Overrated - oysters. They are just salty snot, absolutely disgusting and I reckon people who claim to enjoy them are just liars. They have to be lying. Underrated - sprouts. We love them in our house and eat them throughout sprout season, not just at Christmas. Sprouts for the win! You have them the wrong way round! I enjoy oysters and I'm definitely not a liar. Sprouts however, are horrible. Underated - Ox Tongue. Had some with a steak in a really nice restaurant and it was lovely. Overated - Nuts and dried fruit. They do nothing for me, fruit cake is just not nice and I don't understand why it's always used for wedding cakes. We had an amazing 3 tier chocolate cake, with a layer each of white, milk and dark, soooo much nicer than a crappy fruit cake.

24-03-2014, 12:41	#11
cbe21ok Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Close to the Toon Posts: 1,465	Underated - Spinach and good quality sandwich tongue but has to be the good stuff Overated - Squid & most pasta dishes for me.

24-03-2014, 12:48	#12
finbaar Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,921	Overrated - Bread. Particularly fancy bread. Underrated – Offal in general but hearts in particular.

24-03-2014, 13:12	#13
shelleyj89 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 16,077	Underrated - carrots. Overrated - tomatoes.

24-03-2014, 13:14	#14
sarahj1986 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 8,099	Overrated - salads. I don't like Tomato or Cucumber yet places which sell salads tend to shove it full of the stuff!! Underrated - chorizo. I don't think its used often enough I love the stuff

24-03-2014, 13:20	#15
walterwhite Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 21,729	Quote: Originally Posted by venusinflares Overrated - oysters. They are just salty snot, absolutely disgusting and I reckon people who claim to enjoy them are just liars. They have to be lying. Underrated - sprouts. We love them in our house and eat them throughout sprout season, not just at Christmas. Sprouts for the win! I love oysters and I can assure you I am not lying.

24-03-2014, 13:34	#16
Muze Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2,161	Overrated: Truffles, tried some for the first time and they didn't live up to expectations, nor were they worth the money! Underrated: Tofu, very versatile if you know how to use it.

24-03-2014, 13:35	#17
walterwhite Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 21,729	Quote: Originally Posted by Muze Overrated: Truffles, tried some for the first time and they didn't live up to expectations, nor were they worth the money! Underrated: Tofu, very versatile if you know how to use it. You tried 'some'? How many did you try?!

24-03-2014, 20:24	#18
venusinflares Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Leeds Posts: 2,876	Quote: Originally Posted by walterwhite I love oysters and I can assure you I am not lying. I was joking about people lying........ They are seriously disgusting though, and I'm not a fussy eater. There is not much I don't like but I almost threw up when I tried an oyster. Vile.

24-03-2014, 20:40	#19
Area88 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 930	Under rated: Banana - high in potassium, magnesium and 20% of vitamin C. Bananas are 0% fat and low glycaemic when bought with green skins - 68p per kg. Over rated: Bread - heavily processed and highly inflammatory, won't be a staple for much longer with wheat prices increasing.

24-03-2014, 20:42	#20
brangdon Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 11,885	Quote: Originally Posted by venusinflares Underrated - sprouts. We love them in our house and eat them throughout sprout season, not just at Christmas. Sprouts for the win! They have a season? I use frozen ones year-round. They are a classic example of people's taste buds varying in sensitivity, though. People who don't like them are generally more able to taste bitterness. Also, the sprouts we eat today are less bitter than they were 40 years ago, because of growers have been selecting against bitterness.

24-03-2014, 20:42	#21
whitecliffe Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bored with Digital Spy Yawn Posts: 3,676	Underrated - something I really like Overrated - something I dont like

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24-03-2014, 20:51	#22
venusinflares Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Leeds Posts: 2,876	Quote: Originally Posted by brangdon They have a season? I use frozen ones year-round. They are a classic example of people's taste buds varying in sensitivity, though. People who don't like them are generally more able to taste bitterness. Also, the sprouts we eat today are less bitter than they were 40 years ago, because of growers have been selecting against bitterness. Yes, they are a winter vegetable. I'm not keen on frozen ones so only eat fresh sprouts when they are at their best from around November to January. Whenever you see sprouts being served up on the telly, they always look overcooked to me. I wonder if a lot of people don't like them because they're overcooked and not very nice? I like them with a bit of crunch!

24-03-2014, 21:05	#23
KMKYWAP Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,714	Chocolate is massively overrated.

25-03-2014, 12:00	#24
Ella Nut Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,851	Quote: Originally Posted by Area88 Under rated: Banana - high in potassium, magnesium and 20% of vitamin C. Bananas are 0% fat and low glycaemic when bought with green skins - 68p per kg. Over rated: Bread - heavily processed and highly inflammatory, won't be a staple for much longer with wheat prices increasing. Yes, sooooo over-rated. Sandwiches, toast/soldiers for eggs/french variety, toasties (mmmmm... the options are endless), garlic bread, bruschetta, bread & butter pudding, breadcrumbs, dipping in soup. It's never inflammed me either in my 46 years of eating it,, to my knowing. Under-rated - bread! Over-rated - Can't really think of anything other than "tapas" restaurants....now they DO inflame me!

25-03-2014, 12:05	#25
Ella Nut Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,851	[Duplicate post - PC playing up