Basically yes but I think they also throw in batter as well just to make it. It may be health and safety but its still available ooop North I just never think it became a thing down here
KFC & the one thing you southerns find strange is cabbage which is lovely.
Finally why do fish and chip shops not do scraps down here, best thing to have on the top of vinegar soaked chips - everytime I go 'home' I have to have chips with scraps