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Women are less likely to eat risky foods like undercooked eggs and raw oysters, but women are more willing to eat alfalfa sprouts.
According to the studies, females would probably prefer:
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B.Shiferaw. "Are There Gender Differences in Food Consumption?" International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases news release. Board 305. The FoodNet Population Survey, 2006-2007.
Nations Restaurant News. "NPD: Consumers are seeking more bold, authentic flavors." July 2007.
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The studies suggest that women tend to prefer vegetables like tomatoes and carrots, plus fruits, especially berries and apples. Whereas men like the spicier flavors like jalapeno, chipotle, horseradish and wasabi, women prefer sweeter flavors such as chocolate, vanilla and cinnamon.
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