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(, ) is a type of Finnish blood sausage traditionally eaten with lingonberry jam. It is available in many stores across Finland, but is considered a specialty of Tampere. is at its best when bought and eaten fresh at market stalls, to which it is delivered in styrofoam boxes straight from the factories, still piping hot. A typical practice of reheating the sausage is to fry it in a pan.

is known to have been eaten as early as the 17th century and was generally cooked over a small fire, in a hot cauldron, or in an oven. is made by mixing ground pork, pig blood, crushed rye and flour, after which it is stuffed into a casing of intestine. The two major producers of this food are Tapola and Savupojat. A traditional location for enjoying is Tammelantori square in the district of Tammela.

On his show, Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations, celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain praised , calling it "Good stuff!" is generally considered to be an acquired taste in Finland.

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