Has Black Pudding Got Iron in It?

Let's get past the gore first, yes, the primary ingredient in black pudding is blood, but all that means is that black pudding is naturally high in iron and zinc. Iron is great for a healthy body helping to metabolize proteins and playing a vital role in the production of hemoglobin and red blood cells.

Is black pudding good for anemia?

Black Pudding slices with Egg: an excellent source of iron. As reported in the Daily Express early in 2012 black pudding is an excellent source of “heam” which is the type of iron that is absorbed more easily by the body.

What are the health benefits of black pudding?

"Black pudding is a good source of protein, essential for building strong muscles, repairing tissue and maintaining an effective immune and hormonal system. It can also provide important minerals including an easily absorbed form of iron, essential for transporting oxygen around the body."

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

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