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Surströmming is a Swedish delicacy made from fermented Baltic herring. Translated as "sour herring", it is Sweden’s most infamous food. This unique canned fish could also be one of those controversial foods just like durian – some may like it and some may hate it. Keep reading to know more about this stinky fermented fish! Read also:  Högbodagen: Sandviken Festivals in Sweden Contents Surströmming: Fermented Herring in Sweden Surströmming: Fermented Herring in Sweden History of Surströmming The history of Surströmming (pronounced "soor-stroh-ming") is a fascinating one. There are several stories about how it came to be, but the most intriguing one is related to Finland. Its origins may be traced back to the 16th century when Swedish seafarers ran out of salt. According to folklore, they sold a barrel of herring at a Finnish port which could only be lightly-salted due to the shortage. Because salt was a key ingredient in food preservation, their barrel of he...