What is Netherlands Famous/Known For?
9Largest Consumers of Herring
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Statistics roughly estimate that more than 10million kilos of herring are consumed yearly by the Dutch. The love Dutch have for this slippery, foul-smelling fish cannot be explained. History has it that Netherland’s trade as sea originated from sales of herring. It is quite customary for the Dutch to tilt their heads backward a little while they take a clean, swift bite of a raw herring. Eating herring is popularly called the “Dutch treat.” Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
