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Margherita Pillow Pack Pepperoni
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Margherita Pillow Pack Pepperoni

Margherita
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
6g
Protein
500mg
Sodium
26
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Margherita Pillow Pack Pepperoni is a small, refrigerated package of ready-to-eat cured meat you’d spot in the deli or packaged lunch meats aisle of an American supermarket, usually shelved near sliced salami, ham, and other pizza toppings like shredded cheese and pre-made dough. The “pillow pack” refers to its soft, vacuum-sealed plastic pouch that makes it convenient to toss into a shopping cart without worrying about leakage. It’s marketed as a familiar, Italian-inspired pepperoni offering — accessible to budget-conscious families, busy cooks assembling weeknight pizzas, and hosts planning game-day snacks. The brand name leans on classic Italian culinary cues, but labeling typically lacks organic or natural-certification seals and does not carry kid-focused cartooning; any health halos are minimal — simple calls to “real pork and beef” rather than wellness claims. In plain terms, this is a cured, seasoned meat product with added preservatives and flavorings: a processed, shelf-chilled convenience item. Sensory impressions are straightforward — thin, slightly chewy discs with a salty, savory bite, a hint of smoky paprika and garlic, and a slick, oily sheen when warmed on pizza. Rituals around the product include tearing open the pouch to top a homemade or frozen pizza, layering slices on a sandwich, or arranging them on a quick charcuterie board for parties. It’s the kind of item shoppers grab for spontaneous entertaining, pizza nights with kids, or to boost a picnic spread — familiar, practical, and engineered for convenience rather than artisanal craft.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 15
Servings per Container: 8
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium500mg22%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
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

Pork,, Beef,, Salt,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Dextrose,, Flavorings,, Spices,, Extractives, of, Paprika,, Granulated, Garlic,, Sodium, Nitrite,, Lactic, Acid, Starter, Culture,, Citric, Acid,, BHA,, BHT..

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?

Contains multiple industrial additives and preservatives (BHA, BHT, sodium nitrite), flavorings, and is a ready-to-eat cured meat product, consistent with ultra-processed (NOVA 4) classification.

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Common Questions about Margherita Pillow Pack Pepperoni

Health can be pretty subjective! If you’re looking for a tasty, protein-packed snack or topping, this pepperoni can fit the bill nicely. At 140 calories per serving, it’s not the worst choice, but it's also not a health food per se. It contains preservatives and sodium, so moderation is key, especially if you're watching your salt intake.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

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