Lunch meat
Lunch meat
Lunch meat (pronunciation: /ˈlʌntʃ miːt/), also known as cold cuts, deli meat, or sliced meat, is pre-cooked or cured meat that is sliced and served cold or hot on sandwiches or on party trays.
Etymology
The term "lunch meat" is derived from the practice of eating these types of meats, typically in sandwiches, for lunch. The term "cold cuts" refers to the temperature at which the meats are served, while "deli meat" refers to the type of store (a delicatessen) where these meats are often purchased.
Types of Lunch Meat
There are many types of lunch meat, including but not limited to:
Health Concerns
Some lunch meats are high in sodium and fat, and some are made with preservatives that have been linked to health problems. It is recommended to choose lean cuts of meat and to limit consumption of processed lunch meats.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lunch meat
- Wikipedia's article - Lunch meat
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