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Black pudding
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 277 kcal —
- Protein 9.1 g 18%
- Carbohydrate 15 g 5%
- Fat 21 g 26%
- Saturated fat 7.7 g 39%
- Fibre 1.3 g 5%
- Sugars 0.2 g —
- Sodium 830 mg 36%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.6 µg 3%
- Vitamin E 0.16 mg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.09 mg 8%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.07 mg 5%
- Niacin (B3) 1.2 mg 8%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.41 mg 8%
- Vitamin B6 0.09 mg 5%
- Biotin (B7) 4 µg 13%
- Folate (B9) 2 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 1 µg 42%
Minerals
- Calcium 110 mg 8%
- Iron 10.9 mg 61%
- Magnesium 14 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 70 mg 6%
- Potassium 95 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.6 mg 5%
- Copper 0.1 mg 11%
- Manganese 0.35 mg 15%
- Selenium 5 µg 9%
- Iodine 4 µg 3%
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Questions about Black pudding
How do you fry black pudding without it falling apart?
Cut it into slices about 1–2 cm thick and fry in a lightly oiled pan over medium heat for 2–3 minutes on each side, until browned and hot throughout. Turn it gently; very thin slices are more likely to crumble.
Can you cook black pudding in the oven?
Yes. Lay slices on a lightly oiled baking tray and bake at 180 °C for about 10–15 minutes, turning once, until browned and hot all the way through.
What is black pudding made from?
It is a sausage made with blood, fat and a cereal such as oats or barley, seasoned with ingredients such as pepper and spices. The recipe and texture vary between makers.
What do you serve with black pudding?
It is a familiar part of a cooked breakfast, alongside eggs, bacon, tomatoes and toast. You can also crumble fried black pudding over a warm salad or use it as a savoury stuffing for poultry.
How should you store black pudding after opening?
Keep it covered in the fridge and use it within two days of opening, unless the pack gives a shorter period. You can freeze it; wrap slices well and defrost them in the fridge before cooking.
Is black pudding the same as blood sausage?
Black pudding is a type of blood sausage: the broader name covers sausages made with blood in many food traditions. Black pudding commonly includes cereal, which gives it a distinct texture.
Is black pudding high in iron?
Yes. A 100 g portion provides 10.9 mg of iron, making black pudding high in this mineral.
Source: CoFID (UK) 19-113 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
