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Boar's Head Charcuterie Meat & Cheese Tray
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Boar's Head Charcuterie Meat & Cheese Tray

Boar's Head
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
7g
Protein
230mg
Sodium
86
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Boar's Head Charcuterie Meat & Cheese Tray is a refrigerated, ready-to-serve appetizer kit that you’d spot in the deli or specialty refrigerated aisle, near pre-sliced deli meats, specialty cheeses, antipasti tubs, and picnic-ready platters. Packaged in a clear plastic tray with compartments, it presents pre-sliced wedges of Asiago and Picante Provolone alongside rounds of Hot Calabrese and Bianco D’Oro salame for quick assembly. It’s aimed at shoppers planning casual entertaining — think weekend get-togethers, impromptu happy hours, picnics, or low-effort birthday spreads — and fits well on grocery runs for game-day snacks or last-minute host gifts. As a Boar’s Head product it leans on a premium deli positioning: artisanal, adult-oriented, and convenience-minded, appealing to buyers who want the visual cachet of a charcuterie board without time-consuming slicing. Labels on these trays typically emphasize recognizable brand heritage and simple-sounding ingredient lists, sometimes implying a “deli-quality” or minimally-processed image; there’s no organic certification on this item and it isn’t marketed as a kid-focused product. In plain terms, it combines traditional cheeses and cured meats that have undergone standard industrial curing and preservation. Sensory notes: Asiago brings a firm, slightly crumbly bite and nutty tang; Picante Provolone adds melty, piquant creaminess; the Calabrese offers peppery snap and chew; Bianco D’Oro is milder and savory. Ritual use is simple — open the tray, arrange on a board, pair with crackers and wine — a quick, shareable finishing touch for casual entertaining.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium230mg10%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein7g
* 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

Asiago, Cheese:, Asiago, Cheese:, Part-skim, Pasteurized, Milk,, Salt,, Cheese, Cultures,, Enzymes., Picante, Provolone, Cheese, (Non-Smoked):, Picante, Provolone, Cheese, (Non-Smoked):, Pasteurized, Whole, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt, and, Enzymes., Hot, Calabrese, Salame:, Hot, Calabrese, Salame:, Pork,, Salt,, Less, than, 2%, of, Dextrose,, Crushed, Red, Pepper,, Paprika,, Spices,, Natural, Flavoring,, Sodium, Nitrite,, Ascorbic, Acid,, Lactic, Acid, Starter, Culture,, Garlic., Bianco, D'Oro, Italian, Dry, Salame:, Bianco, D'Oro, Italian, Dry, Salame:, Pork,, Salt,, Less, than, 2%, of, Dextrose,, Pepper,, Wine,, Sodium, Nitrite,, Potassium, Nitrate,, Ascorbic, Acid,, Lactic, Acid, Starter, Culture,, Garlic..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Nitrite - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Contains cured, ready-to-eat meats with preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate), starter cultures and added ingredients alongside pasteurized cheeses; it’s an industrially prepared, convenience-ready processed food rather than a fresh whole ingredient.

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Common Questions about Boar's Head Charcuterie Meat & Cheese Tray

The Charcuterie Tray can definitely fit into a balanced diet, especially if you’re looking for a protein boost. With 7 grams of protein per serving and low sugar content, it’s a savory snack or meal addition that won’t spike your blood sugar. Just keep in mind it’s a bit higher in saturated fat, so moderation is key!

Perfect For

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weekend-brunch
movie-night

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