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Haggis
Calories & nutrition facts
boiled
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 310 kcal —
- Protein 11 g 21%
- Carbohydrate 19 g 7%
- Fat 22 g 28%
- Saturated fat 7.6 g 38%
- Sodium 770 mg 33%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 1800 µg 200%
- Vitamin D 0.1 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.41 mg 3%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.16 mg 13%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.35 mg 27%
- Niacin (B3) 1.5 mg 9%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.5 mg 10%
- Vitamin B6 0.07 mg 4%
- Biotin (B7) 12 µg 40%
- Folate (B9) 8 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 2 µg 83%
Minerals
- Calcium 29 mg 2%
- Iron 4.8 mg 27%
- Magnesium 36 mg 9%
- Phosphorus 160 mg 13%
- Potassium 170 mg 4%
- Zinc 1.9 mg 17%
- Copper 0.44 mg 49%
Questions about Haggis
What is haggis made from?
Traditional haggis combines sheep’s heart, liver and lungs with oatmeal, suet, onion and spices, cooked in a casing. Many versions use an artificial casing, and vegetarian haggis replaces the meat with ingredients such as pulses and vegetables.
How do you cook haggis without it bursting?
For a whole haggis, prick the casing lightly, wrap it in foil and simmer it gently rather than letting the water boil vigorously. Allow about 45 minutes per 450 g, or follow the cooking time on the pack, since sizes and products differ.
Can you cook haggis in the oven?
Yes. Put the haggis in an ovenproof dish with a little water, cover tightly with foil and bake at 180 °C for about an hour for a medium-sized one; check the pack’s instructions for its size. It should be steaming hot throughout before serving.
What do you serve with haggis?
The classic pairing is haggis, neeps and tatties: mashed swede (often called turnip in Scotland) and mashed potatoes. A whisky sauce is another familiar accompaniment, and a little butter in each mash makes a smooth contrast to the crumbly haggis.
How do you store leftover haggis?
Cool leftovers promptly, keep them covered in the fridge and use within two days. Reheat only once, until steaming hot throughout; freeze portions if you will not eat them within that time.
Is haggis already cooked when you buy it?
Most haggis sold ready to cook has been cooked during manufacture, but it still needs heating thoroughly before you eat it. Treat it as a chilled food, keep it refrigerated and follow the pack’s heating instructions.
Can you eat haggis if you do not eat meat?
Yes: vegetarian haggis is widely made with ingredients such as lentils, beans, oats, vegetables and spices. It works well with the same neeps and tatties as traditional haggis.
Source: CoFID (UK) 19-132 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
