Surstromming, Swedish for sour herring, has a powerful stink thanks to food preservation. Surstromming, Swedish for sour herring, is legendary for its powerful stink. But it's all a result of the ...

Sweden has the distinction of producing surströmming, one of the foulest-smelling foods in the world. More than a decade ago, NPR's Ari Shapiro... Surströmming Revisited: Eating Sweden's Famously ...

Whether you're planning your next food challenge video or just have a touch of culinary FOMO, you won't want to miss out on sampling a can of surströmming. Americans have a fickle, ambiguous ...

Low fish catch disappoints Swedes who could not celebrate the yearly tradition of eating surströmming, a fermented herring delicacy known worldwide for its pungent smell. COPENHAGEN, Denmark (CN) — ...

It’s thought to be so bad for you to eat that the European Union is trying to ban it, but its smell alone can make you sick. Surströmming is a type of fermented herring that is traditionally enjoyed ...

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E urope is home to some of the most diverse and flavorful cuisines in the world. While many European foods have made their way to the United States, there are still some iconic dishes and ingredients ...

A Louisiana man had to shower three times to rid himself of the stench of the world’s smelliest food, as detailed in a viral Instagram clip with over 9 million views. “That is by far the most ...

Surstromming, Swedish for sour herring, is legendary for its powerful stink. But it's all a result of the chemistry of preserving food. This week on Reactions, we learn about the world's smelliest ...

image: It has been called the smelliest food in the world. But surströmming -- Swedish for 'sour herring' -- is beloved in Sweden as a summer treat. In this video, Reactions explains the chemistry of ...