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Boar's Head Hard Salami 4 oz
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Boar's Head Hard Salami 4 oz

Boar's Head
4 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
6g
Protein
430mg
Sodium
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Boar's Head Hard Salami, sold in a 4 oz sealed package, reads like a small, ready-to-use charcuterie piece tucked into the refrigerated deli and lunch-meat aisle of a supermarket. You'd find it near other premium deli brands, pre-sliced salamis, sliced cheeses, provolone and cheddar, and packaged cold cuts—often on the same shelf as Boar's Head turkey, ham, and pepperoni. This product fits quick weeknight sandwich runs, weekend brunch boards, picnic or road-trip snack packs, and game-day appetizer trays: a compact option for shoppers who want an easy, familiar cured meat without visiting the deli counter. The Boar's Head name carries a longstanding deli-brand cachet in American grocery culture—positioned as a slightly upscale, trustworthy choice for middle-class families and food shoppers who value convenience plus perceived quality. Packaging and label cues lean into a premium deli halo: simple typography, emphasis on the brand, and ingredient notes like “natural smoke flavoring,” but there’s no organic or kid-focused branding and the pack is typical commercial plastic vacuum-seal, not artisanal wrapping. In plain terms, this is a cured, industrially processed meat product preserved with nitrite and antioxidant additives. Sensory-wise, expect a firm, slightly chewy slice with a salty, smoky, spiced pork-and-beef profile and visible marbling of fat that yields a satisfying, savory bite; it's easy to stack on sandwiches, arrange on crackers for a charcuterie moment, or toss into pasta salads. The ritual is casual: peel, slice if needed, arrange, and share—an everyday convenience with a deli counter story.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5
Servings per Container: 4.5
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium430mg19%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein6g
* 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

Pork,, Beef,, Salt,, Dextrose,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Lactic, Acid, Starter, Culture,, Flavorings,, Natural, Smoke, Flavoring,, Spice,, 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 multiple industrial additives (sodium nitrite, BHA/BHT, flavorings, citric acid) and is a reconstituted, shelf-ready cured meat product characteristic of ultra-processed foods. The formulation and preservatives indicate extensive industrial processing beyond simple curing.

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Common Questions about Boar's Head Hard Salami 4 oz

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! Boar's Head Hard Salami is a source of protein with 6 grams per serving, but it’s also higher in fat and sodium. If you're watching your sodium intake or following a strict diet, you might want to enjoy this as an occasional treat rather than a staple.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
road-trip

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