The meaning is as follows:

The meaning of existence: Because it is a traditional Swedish food that has been passed down for a long time.

Although canned herring is extremely smelly, it is also a traditional Swedish delicacy, and it is a national treasure. The technique of making canned herring has been passed down for more than 300 years. Moreover, many people nowadays are curious and can’t help but try new and special things. This is also one of the meanings of its existence.

Features of canned herring:

Three hundred years ago, everyone in Sweden was not as wealthy as it is today. At that time, many Swedes were too poor to eat, so When they went out to sea to catch herring, they would pickle it, preserve it, and eat it slowly.

However, because salt at that time was very expensive and not everyone could afford it, when they pickled herring, they would just boil it in salt water at the beginning, and then put it in a can to let it cook naturally. After fermentation, a canned herring with an extremely stinky smell is finally formed.