Herta Heuwer

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Herta Heuwer
Born	Herta Charlotte Pöppel (1913-06-30)30 June 1913 Königsberg, East Prussia
Died	3 July 1999(1999-07-03) (aged 86) Berlin, Germany
Nationality	German
Occupation	Food vendor
Known for	Inventing currywurst

Herta Heuwer (née Pöppel; 30 June 1913 – 3 July 1999) was a German food vendor, best known for inventing the popular fast food dish currywurst.

Early Life

Herta Heuwer was born in Königsberg, East Prussia (now Kaliningrad, Russia). She moved to Berlin after World War II.

Invention of Currywurst

On 4 September 1949, Herta Heuwer is credited with inventing the currywurst, a dish consisting of bratwurst (a type of German sausage) topped with a sauce made from ketchup or tomato paste blended with curry powder and other spices. She began selling her creation at a street stand in the Charlottenburg district of Berlin. The dish quickly gained popularity and became a staple of German cuisine.

Legacy

Herta Heuwer's invention of currywurst has had a lasting impact on German food culture. The dish is celebrated annually on 4 September, known as "Currywurst Day" in Berlin. In 2003, a plaque was installed at the site of her original stand to commemorate her contribution to German culinary history.

Death

Herta Heuwer passed away on 3 July 1999 in Berlin.

See Also

• Currywurst
• German cuisine
• Street food
• Bratwurst