DNA shows that sardines were key to Ancient Rome’s preferred fish sauce
New Insights into Ancient Roman Fish Sauce Recent research sheds light on the ingredients used in the beloved fish sauce of ancient Rome. Specifically, this study focuses on Garum, a fermented fish condiment that once added savor to Roman dishes. Gonzalo Himdo, a researcher based in Portugal, published his findings in the Ancient Journal on […]
Store cupboard saviours: how to make the most out of tinned sardines – recipes | Fish
and othersSmall fish, big flavour. A tin of silvery sardines, soaked in oil or tomatoes, is the perfect way to start an evening meal. Whole, flaked or mashed, mixed into pasta or traybakes, served on cooked rice or toast (along with tomatoes and onions), you name it. Sardines' strong umami flavour means you don't need […]
Swapping red meat for herring, sardines and anchovies could save 750,000 lives, study suggests | Meat
Replacing red meat with forage fish such as herring, sardines and anchovies could save 750,000 lives a year and help tackle the climate crisis, research suggests. There is growing evidence that red meat consumption is associated with increased risk of human disease and significant harm to the environment. In contrast, forage fish are nutritious, environmentally […]