Why do sweets lose their childhood taste? There are two reasons. One is related to the composition of the sweets, the other is related to our perception, said food experts. Many manufacturers adjust recipes to reduce raw material costs. For example, in caramel whole milk is replaced by low-fat milk with vegetable fats, and in chocolate the proportion of cocoa butter is reduced. Such adjustments occur as carefully as possible, literally fractions of a percent each year. It is difficult even for professional tasters to notice a one-time change, but over decades these micro-adjustments completely change the product profile. The second important reason lies in the physiology of the person himself. With age, the ability to perceive flavors weakens, as the receptors update more slowly. In addition, accumulated life experience and regular changes in diet have an effect. What sweets do you miss?