Meat & Poultry · per 100g
A highly seasoned, cured dry sausage characterized by its smoky, spicy profile and firm texture, pepperoni serves as a dense source of animal protein and fats.
Fat, Niacin
Niacin, Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
Protein, Vitamin D
Zinc, Vitamin D
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
Despite its Italian-sounding name, pepperoni is an American invention first documented in 1919, and its name likely derives from 'peperoni', the Italian word for large bell peppers.
Standout nutrients
Sodium
Selenium
Vitamin B6
Niacin
Seasonality
Not available
Diet
Sustainability
As a processed pork product, it carries the environmental footprint of intensive livestock farming and industrial processing.
Storage
Refrigerate
2–4 weeks
Keep in original packaging or airtight container
Freeze
6–12 months
Best quality if used within 2 months
Flavour
Harmonized from 1 validated source
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