Does anyone's baby have a strong gag reflex?

yesterday I put a tiny piece of soft white bread on his tongue and he started gaging!(we were in the CHEESCAKE FACTORY Chat Icon ) and it made him project his vomit across the table!Chat Icon

I just brushed it off, however later that night I pureed (sp?) chicken with carrots. As soon as it hit his mouth he started gaging again. he is 8 months already and I know other babies that are already eating cheerios and puffs at his age.