Global Tripe Day: Celebrating Tradition, Nutrition, and Sustainable Eating

On October 24, the world celebrates Global Tripe Day, an occasion dedicated to one of the most traditional yet underrated foods — tripe. This day is an opportunity to rediscover a food that has been part of human diets for thousands of years, reflecting both cultural heritage and nutritional wisdom. Tripe, the edible lining of a ruminant’s stomach (such as that of cows, buffalo, or sheep), has been a staple ingredient across many cuisines. While modern diets often overlook it in favor of lean cuts and processed meats, tripe embodies a sustainable and nutrient-rich alternative. Global Tripe Day invites people to look beyond appearance and texture, encouraging them to appreciate the value of whole-animal eating and to reduce food waste through culinary creativity.