Salami sandwich

Salami Sandwich
A salami sandwich is a food item consisting of one or more slices of salami placed on or between two slices of bread. Salami sandwiches are traditionally served with multiple thin slices of salami and a slice or multiple slices of American or provolone cheese. The sandwich was originally a portable food item or finger food which began its popularity primarily in the Western World but is now found in various versions in numerous countries worldwide.
Salami sandwiches are a widely popular type of lunch food, typically taken to school or picnics to be eaten as part of a packed lunch and are sometimes served hot as well as cold. The type of bread used varies between individual preferences but the most common type is white bread. The bread can be used plain or coated with condiments to enhance the flavors and texture. Customary Western condiments include ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, or relish but other cultures may use different sauces. As well as being homemade, salami sandwiches are also sold in many restaurants that will allow the customer to customize the salami sandwich, adding on condiments as well as lettuce, tomato, onions, or any other preferred item if available.
History
Salami is a kind of sausage, traditionally italian, and is often seasoned with garlic. The word salami comes from the Italian “salare” meaning to sale. The Roman soldiers were often paid with bags of salt and they used that to season their sausage, thus creating salami. Soldiers would combine their bread rations with the cured meat to create a salami sandwich. Throughout time, salami sandwiches have evolved from a slab of salami placed between somewhat stale bread to greatly seasoned masterpieces. During times of hardship and scarcity such as World Wars or economic recessions, salami was a cheap source of nourishment for most households. During the Great Depression in America in the early 1930’s salami as well as bread sales almost tripled in demand because of their relatively low prices. The sale of these two items helped to allowed more money to flow throughout the economy thus bringing America out of the Great Depression. Salami sandwiches continue to be sold at the basic level of bread and meat to more complex sandwiches. Restaurants such as Subway and Panera have their own versions of salami sandwiches. Some of those customized version inlcude the basic sandwich with different sauces, vegetables, and even toasted bread. Experts speculate that by 2020 the salami sandwich will have an upwards of 100 different recognizable combinations.
Usage
A salami sandwich has many uses such as satisfying hunger. It is mainly used as a quickly made snack for school lunches, picnics, or work breaks. They are usually made by hand if being used as a lunch. Corporate industries, however, make these sandwiches on a large scale and package them with other small snacks and a source of hydration for an on the go lunch. Salami sandwiches contain healthy nutrients such as iron and vitamin B12 which makes it a healthier choice of food compared to other quickly made snacks. However, when taken apart, the salami part of the salami sandwich can be used as a remedy for crow’s feet in aging men and women. The salami is placed over the eyes and the nutrients from the cured meat helps moisturize and plumpen the skin thus getting rid of the black indents near the eye known as crow’s feet. The salami is not the only part of a salami sandwich that can be used for other purposes. White bread, which is commonly used to make salami sandwiches, can be used to freshen other flour based foods such as expired cookies and donuts. The hard cookie or donut, when left in a sealed plastic bag with a slice of white bread, will become soft once more due to the anti-fermentation happening with the bread.
Nutrients
Fat: A 3.5 ounce serving of salami, approximately four slices, contains 22.2 grams of fat, of which 9.86 grams are saturated. Two slices of white bread contain approximately .5 grams of fat, of which 0 percent is saturated. That means that in total, a basic salami sandwich contains approximately 22.7 grams of fat, of which 9.86 grams are saturated.
Sodium: Processed salami contains large amounts of sodium to help preserve the meat and enhance the taste. A 3.5 ounce serving of salami contains 1,140 mg of sodium. Two slices of white bread contiain 10mg of sodium. In total, a salami sandwich contains 1,150 grams of sodium.
Vitamins and Minerals: Despite the high fat and sodium content, salami does provide certain amounts of necessary vitamins and minerals. A 3.5 ounce of salami contains 2.2 mg of iron and 3.06 micrograms of vitamin B12. Two slices of white bread contains 0 mg of iron and 0 micrograms of vitamin B12

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