Traditionally a staple of the traditional Scottish fry-up, black pudding has now gained superfood status.
Yes, the blood sausage is, according to online health retailer MuscleFood.com, ‘going to become a superstar of 2016’.
While there is no legal or medical definition of what makes a so-called superfood, the term is used to describe foods with supposed health and nutritional benefits.
Black pudding, for example is packed with protein and practically carb free, as well as being rich in iron and zinc – two minerals frequently missing from modern diets.