White pudding

White pudding or oatmeal pudding is a dish popular in, , , , and. White pudding is very similar to black pudding, but does not include. Consequently, it consists of meat and fat,, , and  formed into the shape of a large sausage. Earlier versions (pre-1990 ) often had sheep's brain added as a binding agent. A similar pudding, known as, is made in and  though it is much spicier than white pudding, as it contains black pepper, cumin, basil and garlic.

In Scotland, white pudding can also be known as mealy pudding and does not always take the form of a sausage. It consists of suet, oatmeal, and. Some versions of Scottish white pudding are suitable for, in that they contain no animal fat, being used instead.

The pudding may be cooked whole, or cut into slices and fried or grilled. It is an important feature of the traditional. White pudding (as well as its black and relatives) is also served battered at  in Scotland as an alternative to  (see ). When served accompanied by chips it is known as a White Pudding Supper.