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Although the smell of these foods can be uncomfortable for some people, they are considered culinary treasures because they bring many health benefits. Take a deep breath, hold your breath and try to enjoy, as they may become a new ally in your health care journey!

Durian

For Vietnam, China or Southeast Asian countries, durian is not a strange fruit. But for many other countries, especially the West, durian is something that can provoke the endurance of the scent of curious people. Fans of the "fruit king" love the "rice" layer with texture like cream, with many flavored flavors mixed together including the aromatic fat like butter, not sweet, slightly bitter. However, for those who have never tried, durian is described with a strong smell like rotten onions or pine plastic, tastes like rotten meat. Also due to the persistent scent for a few days, durian was listed as a banned list in some airports and hotels in Southeast Asian countries.

Despite many "scandalous", durian is a fruit rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, potassium and fiber, helping to support immune function, improve digestion. In addition, durian contains good saturated fat, can reduce bad cholesterol levels, help maintain healthy blood pressure and enhance cardiovascular health. However, diabetics should pay attention to limiting durian eating because the level of glucose in this fruit is quite high.

Limburger cheese

Known from the 19th century, Limburger cheese is a famous cheese produced in the border areas of Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. This type of cheese is incubated in salt water and yeast solution, which creates a favorable environment for Brevibacteria bacteria - a bacterium that causes the human body odor, especially foot odor. Therefore, if someone tells you that Limburger cheese smells like rotten socks after sweaty gymnastics, it is not an excessive comparison.

However, despite the challenge of the sense of smell, the limburger cheese made the gourmets shocked because of the soft creamy texture, the greasy taste gently and delicate. Like many types of cheese, Limburger is an abundant source of protein and calcium, which contains many probiotics that contribute to enhancing intestinal health.

Rotten tofu

Rotten tofu is an extremely popular dish in Taiwan, China, Hong Kong and the ship streets all over the world. Tofu will be fermented for a few months in the saline solution containing many different ingredients such as vegetables, meat and seafood, creating conditions for beneficial bacteria to grow and this has made the smell like rotten rubbish Its washing.

Ignoring the "terrible" odor, rotten tofu is a nutritious food, low in calories, rich in protein, rich in beneficial probiotics, no cholesterol and does not contain natural gluten. High mineral content makes rotten tofu become one of the best food sources of calcium, iron and magnesium. In addition, many studies show that fermented soybeans will produce natural compounds that can prevent type 2 diabetes or prevent the growth of the disease.

Rotten tofu is processed in many different ways, the most common is the fried dish. Besides, this food is also used in cold, steamed, stewed and hotpot dishes.

Surströmming

Surströmming is a fermented Baltic herring from Sweden. This dish is made by fermenting herring in salt water for up to 6 months and stored in the tin box for the longest 1 year. This process also creates a type of tin -bulging gas, creating a "open box" challenge for those who like to eat and drink. This is also the reason why this box of fish is banned by some airlines because of the risk of explosion.

In terms of taste, many people describe Surströmming with pungent smell like rotten eggs or garbage and extremely strong. Contrary to the "horror" scent, Surströmming contains protein, vitamin D and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. However, to consume foods that have a long fermentation like Surströmming, in addition to preparing to "hold your breath", you should also prepare a healthy stomach. Many Sweden revealed that they often wash Surströmming with Soda to reduce the sour taste before using with a slice of butter bread, onions and potatoes.

Tempeh

Tempeh, also known as compression, is a fermented soy product originating from Indonesia. First, people put the seeds in water soaked in water to soften. They are then peeled and cooked partially before being stored for 1-2 days to ferment. This process helps to link soy beans together into a block like a cake.

For many people who first tasted it, Tempeh smells like the throne and pungent as the earth, or the smell of mushrooms. However, if you have tried several times, Tempeh will make users addicted to the greasy taste. Due to the control of mold to ferment, Tempeh can help enhance the digestion and release valuable nutrients. In Tempeh contains all 9 essential amino acids, and the amount of fiber and prebiotic is abundant, helping to enhance intestinal health. To use Tempeh, you can eat directly, or you can also fry, mix salads, cook soup, stew or eat bread.

Nattō

Nattō is another type of fermented soybean originating from Japan, which is described as old rotten socks. The typical odor of Nattō comes from a bacterium called Bacillus Subtilis - used to ferment boiled soybeans. Not only smells, Nattō can also make you hesitate to touch chopsticks because soybeans are bound together with mucus layers.

However, this is a dish that is often served with rice during breakfast of Japanese people. Many people compare that Nattō's unpleasant smell can really help them awake at the beginning of the new day. Nutrition, Nattō is considered a "long -standing secret" of the Japanese, because it contains many nutritional ingredients, supporting health for people with hypertension and diabetes. In particular, Nattō also contains Nattokinase enzyme, which is effective in filtering blood, improving brain circulation, significantly reducing the risk of stroke.