Boar Salami or Cured Meats
Boar salami is a type of cured sausage made from wild boar meat, often blended with pork fat and seasoned with spices like garlic, pepper, and fennel. It is a traditional product from Europe, particularly Italy and Germany, where wild game is preserved through air-drying and fermentation. The result is a rich, aromatic meat with a distinctive, slightly gamy flavor.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-protein, high-fat food with virtually no carbohydrates, making it a keto-friendly option. It provides essential nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins, particularly B12, with a typical serving of about 30 grams containing roughly 100-120 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbs | 0 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Zinc | 2.0 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 µg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Selenium | 12 µg |
| Thiamine (B1) | 0.15 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
Per 1 serving (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, boar salami represents a historic method of preserving wild game, often linked to hunting traditions and rural charcuterie. Nutritionally, wild boar meat is leaner than pork and contains higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids, reflecting the animal's natural, foraged diet.
