Columbus Charcuterie Tasting Board
What You Should Know
The COLUMBUS Charcuterie Tasting Board is a refrigerated party platter you’ll find in the deli/prepared foods aisle, usually stacked beside sliced salami, premade cheese trays, and hummus. Packaged in a compartmentalized plastic tray with a clear film lid, it trades the time-consuming assembly of a homemade board for an all-in-one party solution. It’s aimed at adults who want a quick, upscale-looking spread for small gatherings — think casual hosts, young professionals, and shoppers picking up an easy appetizer for guests. The label leans on artisanal cues (heritage brand name, simple product photos) rather than organic or certified-natural badges; you’ll also see standard allergen statements (Contains: Milk, Soy, Wheat) and pasteurization notes for dairy, but no organic claim. Sensory impressions are immediate: salty, spiced Calabrese and Italian dry salame offer chewy, savory bites; white cheddar is mild and creamy; multigrain crackers bring a toasted crunch; Castelvetrano olives add briny pop; chocolate-covered cranberries provide a sweet, slightly tacky contrast. Rituals include unwrapping the tray, arranging on a cutting board, and pairing with wine or beer — often at weekend get-togethers, game nights, or impromptu drop-in visits. In plain terms, this board combines minimally processed elements (cheese, olives) with more industrially processed components (cured meats with nitrites, sugar, and chocolate-coated fruit). It sells convenience and a touch of luxury, letting shoppers present a sophisticated snack with minimal fuss.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Ingredients:, Calabrese, Salame, (Pork,, Salt,, Contains, 2%, or, less, of, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Sugar,, Corn, Syrup,, Paprika,, Red, Chili, Pepper,, Wine,, Spices,, Garlic, Powder,, Lactic, Acid, Starter, Culture,, Sodium, Nitrite,, Sodium, Nitrate).Castelvetrano, Olives, (Olives,, Water,, Salt,, Acidifier:, Citric, Acid,, Tartaric, Acid),, Dark, Chocolate, Covered, Cranberries, (Sweetened, Dried, Cranberries, [Sugar,, Cranberries,, Glycerine,, Sunflower, Oil],, Sugar,, Chocolate, Liquor,, Cocoa, Butter,, Milk,, Nonfat, Milk,, Butteroil,, Soy, Lecithin,, Natural, Flavor,, Salt),, Italian, Dry, Salame, (Pork,, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Salt,, Contains, 2%, or, less, of, Sugar,, Corn, Syrup,, Spices,, Wine,, Garlic, Powder,, Lactic, Acid, Starter, Culture,, Sodium, Nitrite,, Sodium, Nitrate).La, Panzanella, Multigrain, Crackers, (Enriched, Flour, [Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid],, Whole, Wheat, Flour,, Flax, Seed,, Expeller, Pressed, Canola, Oil, and, Extra, Virgin, Olive, Oil,, Sea, Salt,, Cracked, Wheat,, Cracked, Rye,, Cracked, Triticale,, Huller, Barley,, Sesame, Seeds,, Amaranth, Flakes,, Quinoa, Flakes)., White, Cheddar, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes)., Contains:, Milk,, Soy,, Wheat.
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
- •Sodium Nitrite - Synthetic preservative
- •Sodium Nitrate - Synthetic preservative
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrially processed components — cured meats with nitrites and added sugars, chocolate-coated fruit with glucose/glycerine, and packaged crackers — consistent with NOVA 4 (ultraprocessed) classification.
Others also viewed
HERDEZ Street Corn Medium Cup 8oz
HERDEZ
Alouette Soft Spreadable Cheese, Spinach & Artichoke
Alouette
Blount Beef Stroganoff
Blount's Family Kitchen
Boar's Head Bacon, Pre Cooked
Boar's Head
Rana Italian Sausage Ravioli
Rana
Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps, Deli Style, Buffalo Wing
Snack Factory®
Boar's Head Muenster Cheese, Natural
Boar's Head
Boar's Head Sandwich Pepperoni, pre-sliced
Boar's Head
Alouette Baby Brie
Alouette
Yucatan Organic Mild Guacamole 8 oz
Yucatan
Golds Pure Food Horseradish
Gold's
Boar's Head Cheese, Gouda
Boar's Head
Common Questions about Columbus Charcuterie Tasting Board
The Columbus Charcuterie Tasting Board can be a tasty addition to a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for a protein boost. With about 7 grams of protein per serving and only 80 calories, it can fit into various meal plans. Just keep in mind that it does contain sodium nitrite and sodium nitrate, which are common in processed meats, so moderation is key!