Surströmming: The Secrets of this Stinky Swedish Fish
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Reactions Science Videos | June 27, 2018
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 food with help from the people who know it best.
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Strictly anaerobic halophiles isolated from canned Swedish fermented herrings (Surströmming)
Surströmming: What you need to know before trying Sweden's fermented herring
Surströmming Revisited: Eating Sweden's Famously Stinky Fish
Fermented and ripened fish products in the northern European countries
Fish Spoilage Mechanisms and Preservation Techniques: Review
A review on mechanisms and commercial aspects of food preservation and processing
butyric acid
propionic acid
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