[ChemistCat]

I believe it's lye they soak it in.

Which is caustic base, not acid.

But please, if you're considering eating this, make sure you have a durable power of attorney and a living will first.

Because frankly, it scares me that anybody anywhere considers lutefisk food.

[dalereed]

Don't knock it if you haven't tried it!

I'm 66 and have eaten it at Christmas all my life and the last time I was sick was when I had the German measles when I was 8.