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Colombus Sliced Variety Pack
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Colombus Sliced Variety Pack

COLUMBUS
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
6g
Protein
1g
Sugars
450mg
Sodium
103
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Columbus Sliced Variety Pack is a refrigerated charcuterie trio you’d spot in the packaged deli and specialty meats aisle, usually displayed near artisan cheeses, crackers, olives and other party-size antipasti. The 12 oz pack reads like a little entertaining kit — three thinly sliced salamis (Calabrese, Italian Dry, and Peppered) arranged in a clear vacuum-sealed tray that highlights marbling and a cracked-pepper edge. It’s the kind of item shoppers grab for weekend brunch, casual wine-and-cheese nights, game-day spreads, or an easy picnic. Brand positioning leans upscale-craft: COLUMBUS is presented as an old-world, deli-style label appealing to adults who enjoy entertaining or want a quick “charcuterie” experience without visiting a butcher. Packaging and copy often trade on artisanal cues (heritage name, “dry salame”) and may create a health halo of handcrafted authenticity, but the label does not advertise organic certification; allergen and curing-agent information (milk, nitrites/nitrates) are present. In plain processing terms, these are cured and seasoned processed meats with added ingredients used to preserve and standardize flavor. Sensory details: slices are thin, slightly chewy with a firm, dry-cured snap; Calabrese brings spice, Italian Dry is savory and balanced, Peppered has a crunchy peppercorn coating and a punchy finish. Rituals include arranging slices on a board, pairing with cheeses and pickles, or tucking between bread for sandwiches. The pack’s convenience — pre-sliced, resealable or vacuum-packed trays — emphasizes ease for entertaining and quick meal assembly.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 oz
Servings per Container: 4
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium450mg20%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
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:, Calabrese, Salame, (Pork,, Salt,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Sugar,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Wine,, Red, Pepper,, Spices,, Chili, Pepper,, Garlic, Powder,, Lactic, Acid, Starter, Culture,, Sodium, Nitrite,, Sodium, Nitrate., Contains:, Milk),, Italian, Dry, Salame, (Pork,, Salt,, Contains, 2%, or, less, of, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Sugar,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Spices,, Wine,, Garlic, Powder,, Lactic, Acid, Starter, Culture,, Sodium, Nitrite,, Sodium, Nitrate., Contains:, Milk),, Peppered, Salame, (Pork,, Salt,, Contains, 2%, or, less, of, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Sugar,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Spices,, Wine,, Garlic, Powder,, Lactic, Acid, Starter, Culture,, Sodium, Nitrite,, Sodium, Nitrate., Coated, with, Gelatin, and, Cracked, Black, Peppercorns., Contains:, Milk)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Nitrite - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium Nitrate - 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 processed, cured meat product containing additives like sodium nitrite/nitrate, nonfat dry milk, corn syrup solids, gelatin coating, and other ingredients used for preservation and flavoring, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Colombus Sliced Variety Pack

The Colombus Sliced Variety Pack can be a tasty addition to a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for a protein boost. With 6 grams of protein per serving and low sugar content, it’s certainly a better choice than many snack options. Just remember, 'healthy' is all about context, so pair it with some veggies or whole-grain bread for a more rounded meal.

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
movie-night

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