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Boar's Head Sandwich Pepperoni, pre-sliced
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Boar's Head Sandwich Pepperoni, pre-sliced

Boar's Head
4 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
6g
Protein
1g
Sugars
430mg
Sodium
29
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Boar's Head Sandwich Pepperoni, pre-sliced, sits in the refrigerated lunchmeat aisle alongside other deli-style packaged meats and specialty cheeses, often near sliced salami, capicola and cold sandwich toppings. Shoppers find it on mid-aisle gondolas or in the deli case, packaged in a clear, vacuum-sealed tray that highlights the deep red, marbled slices. It fits shopping trips for quick weeknight dinners, game day or entertaining, and lunchbox or picnic runs where convenience and bold flavor matter. The Boar's Head name projects an old-world, artisanal deli image; marketing leans on heritage, quality and tradition to appeal to adults and families willing to pay a bit more for perceived premium cured meats. The label rarely targets kids with cartoon styling, and there is no organic certification on this formulation; packaging may hint at naturalness with words like crafted or premium but the ingredient list includes preservatives and antioxidants. In plain terms this is a cured, processed meat product made with added nitrites, stabilizers and flavorings. Sensory notes: the slices are thin, slightly chewy with a tender fat bite, oily sheen and pronounced smoky-spicy seasoning and paprika color. Rituals around it are simple and social — dropped onto sandwiches, layered on pizza, piled on snack boards or tucked into lunchboxes for an instant hit of savory spice. The resealable tray and pre-slicing make assembly fast, reinforcing its role as a convenient, flavor-forward deli staple in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6
Servings per Container: 4
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium430mg19%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Total Sugars1g
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,, Contains, 2%, or, less, of, Dextrose,, Flavorings,, Lactic, Acid, Starter, Culture,, Oleoresin, of, Paprika,, Vitamin, C, (Sodium, Ascorbate),, Sodium, Nitrite,, Spices,, 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 an industrially formulated cured meat containing nitrites, synthetic antioxidants (BHA/BHT), added dextrose and flavorings, characteristic of ultra-processed foods. The use of multiple additives and ready-to-eat format aligns it with NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Boar's Head Sandwich Pepperoni, pre-sliced

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! It’s not exactly a superfood, but if you’re looking for a tasty addition to your sandwich or pizza, it can fit into a balanced diet. Just keep in mind it’s higher in sodium and saturated fat, so moderation is key.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

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