Worcestershire sauce, also known as Worcester sauce, is a liquid seasoning added to the food and drink recipes to improve their taste. It is named after the city of Worcester in Worcestershire, England, where it was created in the early 1800s. Its original recipe includes barley malt vinegar, spirit vinegar, molasses, sugar, salt, anchovies, tamarind extract, shallots, garlic, spices and flavorings. However, there are some variations among the recipes of different Worcestershire sauce brands.