If your child showed an interest, would you let them try new foods that you didn't like?

I took a salmon dip to Rick’s family reunion. I had it in a strawberry cream cheese container I reused. I’ve found that the family tends to shy away from a more formal presentation, like a nice bowl or something. They seem to prefer things that come out of crock pots and store bought. Out of the 60 people or so, Rick’s dad is the only one who has tried it, and he is gobbsmacked crazy about it. We send what’s left (which is always most of it) back with him every year.

Anyway, I was getting some and a young lady (who is a close family member) and her son, who was about 3, were opposite from me in the food line. Her son said he wanted to try some of what I was having.
Mom looked and said, “Ew Jacob! It’s peers at the container it’s strawberry cream cheese!”
I said, “No, it’s salmon dip.” Note to self, cover up any labeling in the future.
She wrinkled her nose and made a face and pulled the kid away.
Some kids like it, some kids don’t. 3 of my grandkids like it, including the 2 year old. He loves it.

Would you have let your child try it? No, he isn’t allergic to fish or dairy.