By Afiur
June 04, 2026
This thick dessert soup made from ground black sesame seeds has an intense nutty flavour and striking charcoal black appearance.
This controversial Sardinian cheese becomes soft and creamy through fermentation, making it one of the world’s most unusual vegetarian dairy foods.
These preserved eggs develop dark jelly like whites and creamy green yolks after weeks of curing in clay, ash, and salt mixtures.
Durian’s strong smell divides opinion worldwide, but the fruit is widely used in vegetarian sweets, ice creams, sticky rice desserts, and pastries.
Nopales, or cactus paddles, are commonly grilled or fried in Mexican cuisine and have a slightly slimy yet refreshing texture.
Made from fermented soybeans, natto is known for its sticky texture, stringy consistency, and strong aroma, often eaten with rice for breakfast.
This fermented tofu is famous for its extremely strong smell, but fans love its crispy exterior and soft, flavourful centre.
Certain Nordic fermented potato preparations are known for their powerful smell and tangy taste, developed through traditional preservation methods.