Foodstuff question

[Rrty]

I had a salami sandwich earlier today. I hadn't eaten salami in a while.

While eating it, I kept biting into this tough stringy thing that seemed to be wrapped around the slices. I seem to have a memory that sometimes salami has that, and that it is basically okay to eat (although it is tough to eat).

I ate some of it, some of it I did not. But I wanted to know, because I don't remember...is this plastic? String? Or is it a natural part of the meat? The slices were too thin to take whatever it was off, but I just wanted to know if my memory is correct that this is normal on salami and that it won't cause any problems.

 

[not_nadine]

I had a salami sandwich earlier today. I hadn't eaten salami in a while.

While eating it, I kept biting into this tough stringy thing that seemed to be wrapped around the slices. I seem to have a memory that sometimes salami has that, and that it is basically okay to eat (although it is tough to eat).

I ate some of it, some of it I did not. But I wanted to know, because I don't remember...is this plastic? String? Or is it a natural part of the meat? The slices were too thin to take whatever it was off, but I just wanted to know if my memory is correct that this is normal on salami and that it won't cause any problems.

You most likely ate tightly shrink wrapped plastic. You have to make a shallow cut longways and peel it off before cutting into the salami. Like pepperoni.

 

[fljoe0]

I like cheese wax much better than salami plastic

 

[not_nadine]

I like cheese wax much better than salami plastic

So, that's what yer eating there in avatar!

 

[blunthead]

I had a salami sandwich earlier today. I hadn't eaten salami in a while.

While eating it, I kept biting into this tough stringy thing that seemed to be wrapped around the slices. I seem to have a memory that sometimes salami has that, and that it is basically okay to eat (although it is tough to eat).

I ate some of it, some of it I did not. But I wanted to know, because I don't remember...is this plastic? String? Or is it a natural part of the meat? The slices were too thin to take whatever it was off, but I just wanted to know if my memory is correct that this is normal on salami and that it won't cause any problems.

http://www.wegmans.com/blog/2012/05/salami-casings/

 

[Rrty]

Thanks for all the replies and the link with the information. The link seems to indicate it's not too bad a thing to ingest, but I'm going to try to remove it as suggested. I'll have to mention to the deli person next time about removing it in total for me.

Never heard of cheese wax, but it does sound better than salami plastic, certainly.

 

[fljoe0]

Never heard of cheese wax, but it does sound better than salami plastic, certainly.

Spoiler

 

[PatInTheHat]

A good decent to high quality salami might have a natural casing, not so much, not so much...salamis don't seem to brag about wearing natural case like snausage like stuff, like say the lowly hot dog, them sensitive clothes 'ho's want it, need it, insist on you knowin' it, they're vain that way

 

[morgan]

A good decent to high quality salami might have a natural casing, not so much, not so much...salamis don't seem to brag about wearing natural case like snausage like stuff, like say the lowly hot dog, them sensitive clothes 'ho's want it, need it, insist on you knowin' it, they're vain that way

Very interesting allegory of sausages and Hos!

 

[PatInTheHat]

Very interesting allegory of sausages and Hos!

I just call 'em as I sees 'em;-)

 

[not_nadine]

Spoiler

Oh right, I was thinking about that (mold?) brie skin that you don't know what to do with

Yums Melty, sometimes covered with fruits and things. I avoid it and go for the middle.

 

[César Hernández-Meraz]

like say the lowly hot dog

I know you don't mean that. We should all agree that hot dogs are so good.

 

[PatInTheHat]

I know you don't mean that. We should all agree that hot dogs are so good.

Oh man you have no idea, my relationship with 'the dog' is most deep and complicated...so like, whattaya want this, ketchup ya say, yeah I heard of it;-)

 

[Kurben]

Oh right, I was thinking about that (mold?) brie skin that you don't know what to do with

Yums Melty, sometimes covered with fruits and things. I avoid it and go for the middle.

When it comes to Cheese my stomach can handle anything. I am a cheesemaniac . Cheese is just another kind of candy. Found an exquisite Cheese this easter. A Swiss nusskäse. It was Cheese but had a definite taste of walnuts. Strong too. Great. Must buy it again.

 

[not_nadine]

When it comes to Cheese my stomach can handle anything. I am a cheesemaniac . Cheese is just another kind of candy. Found an exquisite Cheese this easter. A Swiss nusskäse. It was Cheese but had a definite taste of walnuts. Strong too. Great. Must buy it again.

Sounds nice. Did you find a wine to pair it with? I miss those times.

 

[César Hernández-Meraz]

Oh man you have no idea, my relationship with 'the dog' is most deep and complicated...so like, whattaya want this, ketchup ya say, yeah I heard of it;-)

I know, that is why I said it. Because I would love to be close enough to try hot dogs made by you. (And hopefully from what would become the best food joint in your state.)

 

[Kurben]

Sounds nice. Did you find a wine to pair it with? I miss those times.

Actually i paired it with a very good pear cider. A bit untraditional but it worked out fine. The cider was not very strong, just enough to match the cheese.

 

[PatInTheHat]

I know, that is why I said it. Because I would love to be close enough to try hot dogs made by you. (And hopefully from what would become the best food joint in your state.)

Why thank you so very much!...but I recommend the Metts, with sauteed peppers & onions, a bit of Bavarian 'kraut, hot, and a goodly slather of our finest Dusseldorf, on a slightly steamed then lightyly grilled Sunny bun;-) ...now that right there is some good eatin'!

 

[César Hernández-Meraz]

Why thank you so very much!...but I recommend the Metts, with sauteed peppers & onions, a bit of Bavarian 'kraut, hot, and a goodly slather of our finest Dusseldorf, on a slightly steamed then lightyly grilled Sunny bun;-) ...now that right there is some good eatin'!

Now all I have to do is get enough money to travel to your place. Can't send good food via DHL...

 

[Neesy]

Oh man you have no idea, my relationship with 'the dog' is most deep and complicated...so like, whattaya want this, ketchup ya say, yeah I heard of it;-)

I've switched over to turkey hot dogs, turkey bacon, turkey and/or chicken sausages - I have a Muslim friend who will not eat pork. Just for a lark, thought I would cut out all pork products to see how that feels.

Bonus - less fat and therefore hopefully a better weight loss result.

(It was hard to give up the real bacon and of course the yummy Easter ham)