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Hormel Turkey Pepperoni Zip-Pak
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Hormel Turkey Pepperoni Zip-Pak

HORMEL Pepperoni
5 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
9g
Protein
570mg
Sodium
42
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Hormel Turkey Pepperoni Zip-Pak (5 oz) is a small, resealable package of turkey-based pepperoni marketed as a lower-fat alternative to traditional pork pepperoni. You’ll typically find it in the refrigerated lunchmeat/packaged meats aisle, stacked near other sliced and specialty pepperoni, turkey-based deli meats, and family-sized snack meats; it’s often placed close to shredded cheese and pizza toppings for impulse pizza-night buys. It reads as a convenience product for quick dinners, after-school sandwiches, pizza nights, tailgates, and party platters — people buy it for pizza at home, topping flatbreads, or snacking with crackers. The brand positioning leans on heritage (Hormel’s long-established deli line) and approachability: a mainstream, family-oriented product pitched to health-conscious shoppers wanting a perceived leaner option, and to parents packing lunches who want pepperoni without pork. Label characteristics include a “turkey” callout that creates a subtle health halo; there are no organic or natural certifications visible, and fine-print ingredients list preservatives and smoke flavoring. In plain language, this is a highly processed, factory-made cured meat product with added flavorings and preservatives. Sensory details: thin, glossy reddish-brown slices with a mildly smoky, spiced flavor, slightly chewy edges and a snappy bite; some oil releases when heated. The Zip-Pak resealable tray encourages multi-use rituals — open for pizza night, reclamp for next day’s snack — and the product fits everyday American convenience cooking as a quick protein and pizza topping choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 17
Servings per Container: 5
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol50mg17%
Sodium570mg25%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein9g
* 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

SMOKE, FLAVORING, ADDED BHA,, BHT, WITH, CITRIC, ACID, ADDED, TO, HELP, PROTECT, FLAVOR. Ingredients:, Dark, Turkey, Meat,, Salt,, Spices,, Contains, 2%, or, less, of, Water,, Dextrose,, Smoke, Flavoring,, Lactic, Acid, Starter, Culture,, Flavoring,, Oleoresin, of, Paprika,, Garlic, Powder,, Sodium, Nitrite,, Citric, Acid,, BHA,, BHT..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • BHA - Processed emulsifier
  • BHT - Processed emulsifier
  • BHA - Synthetic preservative
  • BHT - Synthetic preservative
No EmulsifierNo 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 processed meat with multiple industrial additives and preservatives (sodium nitrite, BHA/BHT, smoke flavoring, dextrose, citric acid) and is manufactured into a ready-to-eat product, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Hormel Turkey Pepperoni Zip-Pak

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! With 9 grams of protein per serving and low sugar content, it's a decent option for a snack or a pizza topping. Just keep in mind the sodium content is on the higher side, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

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