I went to the US in the early '90s, I tried a McDonalds to see if it tasted the same as an Australian version, i couldn't eat it, I had one bite.. went wtf, again, gagged a little and gave up, the bun was toxic sweet. i initially assumed it was a joke that staff had played, putting sugar on the burger becase of my accent or something but no that's just how sweet it tastes apparently

That same influence in The Philippines, the bread there is mostly inedible, so sweet, similarly pastas etc