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How gentlemans relish sold smelly fish with snobbery

Poet Dom Moraes's lament for his unmoored life in India, contrasted with his friend's English homecoming, highlights Gentleman's Relish as a symbol of English identity. This salty anchovy paste, created in 1828, reflects a history of flavour-boosting and global fermented fish traditions. Its recent discontinuation sparked nostalgia and questions about its enduring appeal.

26 Apr 2026 8:36 am