History of Salami

Although the exact origin is unknown there is evidence that a fermented sausage was made in the Mediterranean region more than 2000 years ago and became he preferred method of preserving meat for the Romans and Greeks.

The word Salami comes from the Italian "salare" meaning to sale. The Roman Legionnaires were often paid with salt, hence the word salary which also comes from "salare". They then used the salt to make salami.

Originally salami was just made from pork but more recently other meats including beef have been used.

Today it is eaten as an antipasta before a meal or sliced and eaten cold with a salad or chopped up and added to a casserole.

Because salami is fermented it has many natural health benefits, for example, it contains lactic acid bacteria which can help maintain a healthy digestive system.