Mini Pepperoni

Mini pepperoni are small, cured, spiced sausages, typically made from pork and beef. They are seasoned with paprika and other spices, then smoked and dried. The small size is achieved by using smaller casings or by cutting larger pepperoni into smaller pieces.

Mini pepperoni are primarily used as a topping for pizzas, adding a savoury, slightly spicy flavour and a chewy texture. Their small size makes them ideal for distributing evenly across a pizza base. They are also found in some ready meals and as a snack.

Mini pepperoni is not a food additive and therefore does not have an E-number or require authorisation on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations. It is a processed meat product. The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified processed meat as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1). This classification is based on evidence that consuming processed meat increases the risk of bowel cancer. Dietary advice from the NHS and the Eatwell Guide suggests limiting intake of processed meats.