Meat & Poultry · per 100g
A smooth, emulsified Italian sausage characterized by its delicate pink hue and cubes of pork fat, mortadella offers a rich, silky mouthfeel and a dense profile of lipids and proteins.
Fat, Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
Thiamin (Vitamin B1), Niacin
Chloride, Sodium
Zinc, Vitamin C
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
The name mortadella is believed to derive from the Latin word 'murtatum', referring to the use of a mortar and pestle to grind the meat into its signature fine paste.
Standout nutrients
Sodium
Chloride
Selenium
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
Seasonality
Not available
Diet
Sustainability
As a pork-based product, it carries a significant environmental footprint compared to plant proteins.
Storage
Refrigerate
3–5 days
Keep in original deli paper or airtight container
Freeze
1–3 months
Texture may become slightly softer upon thawing
Flavour
Harmonized from 2 validated sources
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