Is Appleton Farm Original Italian Dry Salami Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 1 ingredient that derives from meat or fish and 3 ingredients that could could derive from meat or fish depending on the source.

Why it's not vegetarian

  • pork
  • lactic acid
  • natural flavorings
  • dextrose

pork

Dietitian note

This ingredient comes from animals.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

lactic acid
natural flavorings
dextrose

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Description

Firm, dry, sliceable Italian-style salami offers savory, mildly tangy meaty flavor with a slightly peppered finish and chewy bite. Commonly used on charcuterie boards, sandwiches, pizzas, and antipasti platters. Customer reviews frequently cite consistent value and taste, with occasional comments about firmness or saltiness variability and easy portioning for recipes.

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Ingredients

Pork, Salt, Less Than 2% of the following: Dextrose, Natural Flavorings, WIne, Sodium Ascorbate, Sodium Nitrite, Sodium Nitrate, Lactic Acid, Starter Culture.

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What is a Vegetarian diet?

A vegetarian diet eliminates meat, poultry, and fish but typically includes dairy, eggs, and plant-based foods. People adopt it for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. This diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds as key nutrient sources. Vegetarians often get protein from eggs, tofu, beans, and lentils. It can offer health benefits such as reduced risk of heart disease and improved weight management, though attention should be given to nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. With proper planning, a vegetarian diet can be both nutritionally complete and sustainable.

About this product

Meat · Slice

Flavor
SavorySaltyGarlicky
Texture
ChewyDryOily
Commonly used for
SandwichSnackingLunchOn The Go