| − | '''Tripe''' is the name for the [[stomach]] tissue of domesticated animals, such as [[cow]]s, [[sheep]], [[pig]]s, etc., when eaten as food. It often contains remnants of the butchered animal's last meal, and therefore must be cleaned meticulously prior to [[human]] consumption. | + | '''Tripe''' is the name for the [[stomach]] tissue and brains of domesticated animals, such as [[cow]]s, [[sheep]], [[pig]]s, etc., when eaten as food. It often contains remnants of the butchered animal's last meal, and therefore must be cleaned meticulously prior to [[human]] consumption. |
| − | Tripe is consumed in many parts of the world, most commonly as an ingredient in [[sausage]]s, [[soup]]s, and [[stew]]s. Many [[American]]s are unaware when they are being fed tripe. Some types of [[hot dog]]s, for example, are made with it. | + | Tripe is consumed in many parts of the world, most commonly as an ingredient in [[sausage]]s, [[soup]]s, and [[stew]]s. Many [[American]]s are unaware when they are being fed tripe. Some types of [[hot dog]]s, for example, are made with it. Evansville, Indiana is the largest consumer ''per capita'' of tripe in the [[United States]].<ref>https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna3969530</ref> |