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"Slow-Aged"

It Means: An Old World technique of processing salame, used for hundreds of years. During the slow-aging process, salame hangs at a lower temperature for a longer amount of time to heighten the flavors and complexities of the salame – like wine getting better with age. Columbus uses this method exclusively to avoid cooking the meats and ensuring traditional flavors.

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Columbus Salumeria: Inspired in Italy. Founded in San Francisco.

When our founders arrived from Italy in 1917, they brought a bit of Italy with them. With authentic Italian recipes in hand and mastery of salame-making in practice, they began crafting and selling their Old World artisan salame in San Francisco, California, long before “artisan” was known as such.

Today, we are one of the most respected producers of fine foods in the country. In addition to authentic, 100% pork salame, we manufacture premium-quality deli meats made with the finest whole cuts of turkey, ham, beef, and chicken. You can taste tradition in every bite.