THERE are many imitations worldwide but everyone knows there is only one Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce.

Which is why a campaign has kick started to get the over 170-year-old recipe, which is still produced and bottled in Midland Road, Worcester, given protected status.

Worcestershire County Council has been asked to seek talks with ministers and Heinz over giving the famous, authentic brand special protection alongside just 63 other products.

Here are some of the imitation Worcestershire Sauces available from around the world:

Hong Kong

Picture by Karen Philpott

"Found this version in the Po Lin Buddhist Monastery, Lantau Island, Hong Kong."

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Philippines

Instagram user vgcalma said: "It's a brand produced by a popular local chicken restaurant, Max's."

Germany

Instagram user Irgendwieprima said: "I use Worcestershire sauce in meatballs and meatloafs mostly and love the flavour."

United States of America

Russia

Iceland -picture by Catherine Phillips

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Thailand - Picture by James Scott

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Australia - Picture by Louise Phillips

"Taken at a truck stop in Pilbara, Australia"

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..and finally Carmel Bradburn shared her picture of an unopened bottle of Lea & Perrins dating back from 1930s

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