Story thread · 2 reports / 2 sources

Where Kolkata’s hilsa comes from and why its waters may shape its taste

thehindu.com · 2hShare

Is Ganga hilsa really different from Padma hilsa? What is Gujarat hilsa doing in Kolkata’s markets, and why did old Calcutta connoisseurs claim they could taste the stretch of river a fish came from? Following the hilsa from ocean to river to plate reveals a story of ecology, appetite and inherited taste

First report: Why Hilsa Breeding Grounds Are Shifting From Bengal To Gujarat — ndtv.com, 2d