30+ Strange Foods People From The Victorian Era Actually Ate

Published on 11/29/2022
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Snail Soup

Although most people immediately think of France and escargot when they hear the word “snail,” snails are actually eaten in many other nations and cultures. One of those was in Victorian England, where people occasionally enjoyed a small serving of snail soup.

Snail Soup

Snail Soup

They would take the snails and boil them in bouillon-infused water. Then, the snails were transferred to a butter bath, and the oil juice was added to the pot until it was transformed into a soup. Snail soup is ready after adding mace and some egg yolks.

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Saloop

Saloop was one of the most popular beverages at the time for a hot beverage in the morning or before bed. This drink was created with milk, sugar, and sassafras flour. Although it was a very thick beverage, it was quite nutritious.

Saloop

Saloop

This beverage was the salep in English, which is a well-known Turkish beverage. The Turkish version, which is still consumed in Turkey during the colder months, is made from ground-up orchid roots.

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