Tripe is in some ways similar to haggis because it is made from the stomach, which can be from various different animals. On the surface, it strongly resembles squid in taste but not in texture. Although many people have never tried eating animal stomach, tripe is eaten in many countries around the world and can be consumed in various dishes ranging from soups to sausages.
Being nutritious and cheap, it was mainly consumed by the working class people of Britain, but over the years as society became more affluent it was mainly used as food for pets. Nowadays its popularity in Britain has declined. In other parts of Europe, it remains popular in countries like France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, where it can be bought in most supermarkets and grocery stores.