Ingredient

Each: Cultured Swiss Chard

Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Cultured Swiss chard is often used as a natural source of nitrates and as …

What is Each: Cultured Swiss Chard?

Cultured Swiss chard is a fermented form of the leafy green vegetable Swiss chard. Fermentation is a process where microorganisms, like bacteria or yeast, break down carbohydrates in the chard, creating new compounds and preserving the vegetable.

Is Each: Cultured Swiss Chard vegan?

Each: Cultured Swiss Chard is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Each: Cultured Swiss Chard gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is Each: Cultured Swiss Chard a major allergen?

Swiss chard is not one of the 9 major allergens.

What is Each: Cultured Swiss Chard used for?

Cultured Swiss chard is often used as a natural source of nitrates and as a curing agent in processed meats like pepperoni and salami.

Is Each: Cultured Swiss Chard safe?

In the US, Swiss chard is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient.

Why it's used

Cultured Swiss chard is often used as a natural source of nitrates and as a curing agent in processed meats like pepperoni and salami. It helps to preserve the meat, maintain its color, and contribute to its characteristic flavor.

Health notes

In the US, Swiss chard is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a source of nitrates, which the body can convert to nitric oxide, a compound that may help regulate blood pressure. The WHO/IARC has not classified Swiss chard. JECFA has evaluated nitrates and nitrites, but not cultured Swiss chard specifically.

Allergen info

Swiss chard is not one of the 9 major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Each: Cultured Swiss Chard

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Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Uncured Genoa Salami & Mozzarella Roll-Ups, Uncured Genoa Salami & Mozzarella Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 372kcal 25.6Protein 27.9Fat 2.3Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Uncured Genoa Salami, Uncured Genoa Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 393kcal 25Protein 28.6Fat 0Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Sweet Uncured Sopressata Salami, Sweet Uncured Sopressata Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts 393kcal 21.4Protein —Fat 0Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Black Pepper Sopressata Salami, Black Pepper Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 357kcal 25Protein 25Fat 3.6Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Uncured Genoa Italian Classics Salami, Uncured Genoa Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 393kcal 28.6Protein 28.6Fat 3.6Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Uncured Sopressata Salami, Uncured Sopressata Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 357kcal 25Protein 25Fat 3.6Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Sweet Uncured Sopressata Salami, Sweet Uncured Sopressata Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 357kcal 21.4Protein 25Fat 3.6Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Uncured Genoa Salami & Mozzarella Roll-Ups, Uncured Genoa Salami & Mozzarella Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 372kcal 25.6Protein 27.9Fat 2.3Carbs

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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