Meat & Poultry · per 100g
A dry-cured, fermented sausage with a dense texture and complex savory profile, salami serves as a concentrated source of animal protein and lipids within the deli meat category.
Pantothenic acid, Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
Fat, Pantothenic acid
Chloride, Sodium
Sum of Monounsaturated Fatty Acids, Sum of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
The name 'salami' is derived from the Italian word 'sale', meaning salt, reflecting its historical origin as a method for preserving meat at room temperature for up to several years.
Standout nutrients
Chloride
Sodium
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
Chromium
Seasonality
Not available
Diet
Sustainability
As a pork or beef product, it carries a significant carbon footprint and high water usage associated with livestock farming.
Storage
Refrigerate
2–4 weeks
Keep in original packaging or wrap tightly to prevent drying.
Refrigerate After Opening
1–2 weeks
Flavour
Harmonized from 4 validated sources
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