What does Oskars Surströmming smell like?
The process of fermenting the fish creates a strong rotten egg smell. People will eat Surströmming as a sandwich on thin slices of bread with butter, potatoes, onions and sour cream.
What is the smelly Swedish fish?
herring Surströmming
If you have ever had to smell the Swedish fermented herring Surströmming it is often hard to imagine that this is a popular delicacy in Sweden. Some people say it smells so bad they can’t even describe it. It was once voted the worst smelling food in the world.
Is Surströmming banned on airplanes?
Airline bans In April 2006, several major airlines (such as Air France, British Airways, Finnair, and KLM) banned the fish, claiming that the pressurised cans of fish are potentially explosive. The sale of the fish was subsequently discontinued in Stockholm’s international airport.
Where is Surströmming banned?
Arlanda airport
Sales of a peculiarly Swedish delicacy have been banned at Stockholm’s Arlanda airport after airlines raised concerns that it could be a security risk. Surströmming, of fermented herring, is a strong-smelling delicacy, sold in cans that swell in storage.
Is surströmming really that bad?
According to surströmming enthusiasts, the taste is not as bad as the smell and tastes much better. Salt is used to preserve fish and prevents them from rotting. Some recommend that surströmming never be eaten plain and needs accompaniments like bread, onions, and potatoes or other toppings, for a better taste.
Does anyone actually like surströmming?
Despite this many Swedes still love surströmming! Fermented fish is not really so strange. The ancient Greeks and Romans made a famous sauce from fermented fish and Worcestershire Sauce also has a fermented fish ingredient. It is usually opened outside!
Does anyone actually eat surströmming?
Surströmming (fermented Baltic herring or, literally, soured Baltic herring), is one of Sweden’s most infamous products and is especially popular in northern Sweden. Surströmming are normally eaten at the end of August, but I’ve met Swedes who like to bury a can outside in snow and eat some at Christmas!
What country is surströmming from?
Surströmming, a fermented herring considered to be a famous delicacy in Sweden, is also known as one of the most pungent foods in the world. And there’s one more must-have accompaniment: beer. Herring has been a key part of Swedish culture for centuries.
Is surströmming edible?
It really leaves a strong odour around the house for days. As Surströmming has a really potent smell and also taste I would never ever have it “plain”. Only the combination of Swedish thin bread, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, sour cream and of course Surströmming makes it edible.