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Boar's Head Slicing Pepperoni
Deli
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Boar's Head Slicing Pepperoni

Unknown
lb
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
29
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Boar's Head Slicing Pepperoni reads like a deli classic brought into the packaged-meat aisle: cured pork and beef seasoned with familiar spices and convenience-friendly additives. You'd typically find it in the refrigerated deli and lunchmeat section near salami, soppressata, prosciutto and pre-sliced sandwich meats, or sometimes in the specialty cold-case with pizza toppings and charcuterie starters. It suits quick weeknight pizzas, game-day platters, kid-friendly snack trays, or an impromptu charcuterie board for guests — shoppers grabbing ingredients for pizza night, tailgates, or casual entertaining often toss it into the cart. The product is positioned as a heritage-style, slightly upscale deli option: marketing leans on traditional curing methods, hearty flavor, and artisan associations that appeal to adults who want deli quality without visiting a counter. Labeling often highlights words like “natural casing” or “traditional” and may project a wholesome, premium image, but it does not carry organic certification; ingredient lists and preservative notes are typically small-print. In plain terms, this is a cured, prepared meat made using traditional techniques plus modern processing steps and additives to preserve flavor and shelf life. Sensory qualities include a firm yet slightly chewy slice, fatty marbling that melts on the tongue, a smoky-spiced aroma, and a glossy, reddish surface from paprika oil; slices are commonly sold vacuum-sealed or deli-sliced on wax paper. Rituals around this pepperoni include layering it on hot pizza, stacking it in sandwiches, or arranging it on a platter for casual sharing, where its salty, savory punch anchors other mild components.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein0g
* 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:, Pork,, Beef,, Salt,, Contains, 2%, or, less, of, Dextrose,, Flavorings,, Lactic, Acid, Starter, Culture,, Oleoresin, of, Paprika,, Vitamin, C, (Sodium, Ascorbate),, Sodium, Nitrite,, Spices,, BHA,, BHT,, Citric, Acid..

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 (dextrose, flavorings, BHA/BHT, sodium nitrite) and is a formulated, ready-to-eat cured meat, which aligns with ultra-processed (NOVA 4) classification.

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Common Questions about Boar's Head Slicing Pepperoni

Health is a bit of a moving target, isn't it? Boar's Head Slicing Pepperoni is a high-protein option, which can be great for muscle recovery or adding flavor to your meals. However, it does contain sodium nitrite and preservatives, which some folks prefer to avoid. So, if you’re looking for something ultra-clean, you might want to explore other options.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

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