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BH Pouch Turkey Pepperoni
Deli
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BH Pouch Turkey Pepperoni

Boar's Head
4.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
10g
Protein
420mg
Sodium
27
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Boar's Head BH Pouch Turkey Pepperoni is a thinly sliced, zesty, ready-to-eat turkey pepperoni sold in a small refrigerated pouch. You'd typically see it in the deli/refrigerated lunch meat aisle next to other cured and sliced meats — sandwich turkey, salami, and pork pepperoni — and often shelved near pre-sliced cheeses and snack trays. The Boar's Head name carries a deli-style, slightly premium heritage, while the pouch format emphasizes convenience and portion control. This product fits quick shopping trips for packed lunches, game‑day snack spreads, or weeknight pizza nights when shoppers want a lower-fat pepperoni alternative. Target consumers include families packing school lunches, adults looking to cut calories or fat without giving up familiar flavors, and hosts assembling snack boards. The label leans on health-adjacent messaging such as "70% lower fat and 50% fewer calories than USDA data for Pepperoni" and lists "natural flavorings," but it does not carry organic certification or explicit kid-focused branding. Processing context: this is an industrially processed, cured turkey product with added sweetener, flavorings, antioxidants, and preservatives. Sensory details: thin, uniform slices are slightly chewy with a snappy edge, offering mild smokiness, tangy peppery notes, and a savory oil bloom when warmed; texture is less fatty than pork pepperoni but still rich. Typical rituals include topping personal or frozen pizzas, layering on sandwiches, rolling onto crackers for snacks, or arranging on a charcuterie-style board straight from the resealable pouch for easy storage and grab-and-go service.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 16
Servings per Container: 4.5
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium420mg18%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein10g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Ingredients:, Turkey,, Salt,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Dehydrated, Granulated, Garlic,, Dextrose,, Natural, Flavorings,, Oleoresin, of, Paprika,, Lactic, Acid, Starter, Culture,, Sodium, Nitrite,, BHA,, BHT,, Citric, Acid..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • BHA - Synthetic preservative
  • BHT - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrially processed meat with multiple additives (dextrose, natural flavorings, sodium nitrite, BHA/BHT, citric acid) and is formulated and packaged for convenience, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about BH Pouch Turkey Pepperoni

The turkey pepperoni packs a decent protein punch with 10 grams per serving and is relatively low in calories at just 70. It’s a good option if you're looking for a protein-rich snack or topping, especially when compared to traditional pork pepperoni, which tends to have higher fat content. Just keep in mind that it does contain sodium nitrite and BHA/BHT as preservatives, so it's all about balance!

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