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The Humble German Jewish Immigrant History Behind the Famous Old Bay Seasoning

Summary by Laughing Squid
Tom Blank of Weird History Food dove deep into the humble beginnings of Old Bay Seasoning, noting that its creator, Gustav Brunn was a German Jewish immigrant. While Old Bay is a product of the United States, it has its roots in World War II era Germany.  Brunn, who owned a own spice importing company in Germany, was swept up after Kristallnacht (Night of the Broken Glass) and was sent to Buchenwald concentration camp. He was able to negotiate …
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Laughing Squid broke the news in on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
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