6 Stinkiest Food Items Around The World That You Didn’t Know Existed

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One of the first things that tells us the food we’re about to eat will be good, is the aroma wafting from it.

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But did you know that there are some really stinky food items in the world, which are relished for their unique smell? Take a look!

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1. Durian - This is a popular Southeast Asian fruit that’s said to be so stinky that it’s even banned in some hotels!

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2. Surströmming - This a Swedish delicacy wherein the Swedish fish is fermented and people often say it smells like rotting fish.

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3. Stinky Tofu - Just as the name suggests, this is basically a fermented tofu dish.

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4. Lutefisk - Popular among Norwegian Americans, this dish is made by ageing dried cod which has been cured in lye.

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5. Iru - A popular seasoning in Nigeria has an acrid smell and is made from fermenting locust beans.

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6. Limburger Cheese - This infamously odorous cheese is produced by a cheese plant in Wisconsin, USA.

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So, which of these smelly foods would you want to try?

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