A Norwegian has been crowned world porridge making champion 2025 after impressing judges with his ancient black oats recipe.

Sven Seljom, from Mandal, walked off with the Golden Spurtle trophy at this year’s competition, in Carrbridge in the Scottish Highlands.

The contest drew competitors from 14 different countries, with contestants from as far as Australia, Pakistan and The Philippines .

Sven, 57, made his porridge from Norwegian black oats, an ancient grain which used to be grown all over Europe, but disappeared in the 1800s.

He also added Norwegian sea salt, and water which he brought with him from home.

Sven said his ‘secret’ was using a ‘special’ wooden slatted spoon rather than a traditional spurtle to stir the porridge.

‘I heard about the World Porridge Making Championship m

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