5 Foods That Look Gross But Taste Heavenly

As unappetizing as these foods may appear, your taste buds will thank you for eating them.

1. Black Truffles

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These fungi may look like a cow left them behind, but there's a reason they cost between $400 and $600 per pound. Add them to any ordinary meal to make it luxurious. They taste distinctly earthy without overpowering a dish. Did I mention that pigs can track them down because they smell like sex pheromone?

2. Falafel

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Like Black Truffles, falafel shares the characteristic of both looking like a grass-grazer's waste, and also tasting delicious. Unlike Black Truffles, these little chick-pea balls wont break the bank. Still hesitant? Try them with ketchup, the universal food supplement.

3. Lychee

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Yes, we can all agree that this fruit looks like an alien-zombi's eye ball, but would it surprise you to know that Lychee fruit is so delicious that Emperor Li Longji nearly bankrupted the Tang dynasty (not associated with the orange powder drink) just to supply his favorite concubine with them?

4. Sea Urchin

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Sea Urchin, while resembling what could be a porcupine testicle/brain, is actually immaculate. Its taste is a cross between tender lobster claw, sugar, and deep ocean saltiness. Add some lemon, and with your taste buds it becomes an addictive ménage à trois.

5. Velveeta

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Bearing no resemblance to anything found in nature, Velveeta is a 'dairy product' that goes perfectly with almost any comfort food. It's no wonder there have historically been shortages in both the United States and in Germany. It melts perfectly, has a velvety (resemblance to the name?) texture, and is the preeminent cheese to your mac. Spare yourself the $20 for restaurant 'three cheese Mac and Cheese' and indulge in a slice of faux-cheese heaven.

6. Balut

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Not for the faint of heart, or anyone with a heart, Balut is a popular comfort food served in southeast Asia. It is prepared by boiling a would-be cute, precious little duckling alive in its shell. It looks gross and probably tastes gross. Sometimes, it would seem, you can in fact judge a book from its cover.