Fishy Fears Solved: Ancient Roman Sauce Recipe Unveils 1,800-Year-Old Secrets of Fish Preservation

Ancient Romans had a big appetite for a certain kind of fish sauce and a new study is revealing exactly what went into it. Researchers have analyzed the ancient condiment after 1,800 years to uncover its recipe, with results suggesting that it contained anchovies or another type of small fish. The discovery was published in the journal Antiquity by researcher Gonçalo Themudo. The findings provide a unique insight into the culinary habits of ancient Romans and shed new light on their gastronomic preferences.