Julia Altshuler > wrote:

>It occurs to me that most food aversions are to things that are unusual
>to young eater, slimy, strongly flavored or green. Mayonnaise doesn't
>go into any of those categories. I wonder why mayonnaise is a common
>food aversion then.

I think it's because aversions are formed based on the worst
example of something you've encountered. Off-tasting, off-brand
mayonnaise can leave a bad impression. Even if most mayonnaise
is pretty good (which is debatable).

Steve