Herta Heuwer
Herta Heuwer | |
|---|---|
| Born | Herta Charlotte Pöppel 30 June 1913 |
| Died | 3 July 1999 (aged 86) |
| 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[edit | edit source]
Herta Heuwer was born in Königsberg, East Prussia (now Kaliningrad, Russia). She moved to Berlin after World War II.
Invention of Currywurst[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Herta Heuwer passed away on 3 July 1999 in Berlin.
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