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Boar's Head Pepperoni Stick
Deli
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Boar's Head Pepperoni Stick

Boar's Head
6.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
6g
Protein
570mg
Sodium
17
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Boar's Head Pepperoni Stick is a compact, shelf-presentable cured meat that sits in the refrigerated deli and specialty-meat aisle, often displayed near other snack sticks, cured salamis, sliced lunch meats and charcuterie kits. With a 6.5-ounce shrink-wrapped stick in an edible natural casing, it reads like a premium convenience item—convenient to grab next to pre-sliced cheese, crackers and picnic-ready trays. It fits impulsive shopping trips for snacks and road food as well as planned purchases for game-day spreads, sandwich fixings or last-minute party platters. Boar's Head positions itself as a heritage deli brand: upscale, trusted by shoppers who want deli-style flavor without waiting at the counter. Packaging and wording lean into traditional curing and natural casing messaging, creating a mild “artisan” health halo despite the presence of additives; there is no organic certification on this product. In plain processing terms, the pepperoni is a cured, ready-to-eat meat product made with added sugars, culture, preservatives and antioxidants. Sensory-wise it delivers a salty, peppery, slightly smoky flavor with a firm, sliceable texture and a satisfying snap from the casing; it’s eaten straight from the stick, sliced onto crackers, chopped into omelets or scattered over pizza. Rituals around it skew casual—packed in lunchboxes, passed around at tailgates, or saved for late-night snacking—appealing to shoppers who want bold flavor, portability and a recognizable deli-name comfort in a low-prep format.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 7
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat12g15%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium570mg25%
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

Ingredients:, Pork,, Beef,, Salt,, Dextrose,, Paprika,, Flavorings,, 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?

This is a ready-to-eat cured meat containing industrial additives (sodium nitrite, BHA/BHT), dextrose, flavorings and starter culture, indicating significant industrial processing; those characteristics align with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Boar's Head Pepperoni Stick

The Pepperoni Stick can be a tasty snack, but calling it 'healthy' depends on your perspective. With 130 calories and 12 grams of fat per ounce, it's not exactly a superfood, but if you're looking for a protein boost in a low-carb, keto-friendly snack, it fits the bill. Just remember, moderation is key!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
road-trip
movie-night

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