Hormel Pepperoni/Salami/Cheese Snack Tray
What You Should Know
This 14-ounce Hormel Gatherings Pepperoni/Salami/Cheese Snack Tray is the sort of grab-and-go appetizer aimed at casual entertaining and quick snacks. In a typical supermarket you’ll find it in the refrigerated deli/snack case near pre-sliced lunch meats, packaged cheese trays, and other ready-to-serve party platters — often displayed alongside hummus and veggie trays or at an endcap during sporting seasons. It reads as a party-ready solution: pre-sliced pepperoni and hard salami, cheese cubes and buttery crackers arranged in a compartmented plastic tray with a clear film lid for visibility. Occasions for this tray include last-minute get-togethers, tailgate or game-day spreads, movie nights, and quick picnic or road-trip snack packs. The branding — Hormel Gatherings — positions the product as convenient, festive and family-friendly, aimed at adults hosting informal occasions who want an easy appetizer with recognizable deli flavors rather than a gourmet charcuterie experience. The package leans on convenience and taste rather than natural or organic credentials; there are no organic seals, and ingredient statements list preservatives and antioxidants rather than “all-natural” claims. In plain terms, the tray is a highly processed convenience item: cured meats with shelf-stable additives, an enriched flour cracker with TBHQ, and sliced cheeses formulated for texture and shelf life. Sensory expectations are salty, smoky and slightly fatty slices of pepperoni and salami, firm yet yielding cheese cubes, and crisp buttery crackers — eaten straight from the tray or arranged on a plate as a quick entertaining ritual. It’s an immediately accessible, low-effort offering that trades artisanal nuance for speed and predictability.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
FOR, PEPPERONI, AND, HARD, SALAMI:, BHA,, BHT, WITH, CITRIC, ACID, ADDED, TO, HELP, PROTECT, FLAVOR. Ingredients:, HORMEL®, HOMELAND®, Hard, Salami, (Beef, and, Pork,, Salt,, Contains, 2%, or, less, of, Dextrose,, Water,, Spices,, Garlic, Powder,, Lactic, Acid, Starter, Culture,, Sodium, Ascorbate,, Sodium, Nitrite,, BHA,, BHT,, Citric, Acid),, HORMEL®, Pepperoni, (Pork,, Beef,, Salt,, Contains, 2%, or, less, of, Water,, Dextrose,, Spices,, Lactic, Acid, Starter, Culture,, Oleoresin, of, Paprika,, Garlic, Powder,, Sodium, Nitrite,, BHA,, BHT,, Citric, Acid),, Buttercrisp, Crackers, (Enriched, Flour, [Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Vitamin, B1, {Thiamine, Mononitrate},, Vitamin, B2, {Riboflavin},, Folic, Acid],, Soybean, Oil, with, TBHQ, for, freshness,, Sugar,, Salt,, Contains, 2%, or, less, of, Corn, Syrup,, Leavening, [Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate],, Malt, Extract,, Butter, [Cream,, Salt],, Annatto, Extract, Color,, Soy, Lecithin). Contains:, Milk,, Soy,, Wheat..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
- •BHA - Synthetic preservative
- •BHT - Synthetic preservative
- •Annatto Extract Color - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
The tray contains industrially processed meats with nitrites and synthetic antioxidants, shelf-stable crackers with TBHQ and added sugars, and formulated cheeses — characteristics consistent with ultraprocessed foods.
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Common Questions about Hormel Pepperoni/Salami/Cheese Snack Tray
Well, that's a bit of a loaded question! The Hormel Snack Tray is packed with flavor and protein from the pepperoni and salami, but it's also on the higher side for sodium and fat. If you're looking for a quick snack or a fun addition to a charcuterie board, it can definitely fit in, but it’s not exactly a salad substitute!