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The Stinky Fish Sauce Ancient Romans Couldn’t Live Without

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Ancient Romans loved a salty, savory fish sauce called garum. They put it on many foods to add flavor. Today, scientists and chefs are curious about how it was made.

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🧠 Quiz & Trivia

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Q1 What was the Roman fish sauce called?

Answer: Garum.

Q2 What flavor did garum add to food?

Answer: A salty, savory flavor called umami.

Q3 Where did ancient Romans use garum?

Answer: They used it in many recipes, from main dishes to sauces.

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