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• Bologna is a type of sausage that typically consists of beef, pork, spices and preservatives. As a deli meat, bologna is usually served in a sandwich.

  Derived from the Italian city, the traditional pronunciation is "boh-lohn-yuh." The western variation, "bah-loh-ney," is considered an acceptable pronunciation.Dictionary.com: Bologna

• Fast Facts

  1. Named for Bologna, Italy
  2. Related to mortadella
  3. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) holds frankfurters, hot dogs, wieners and bologna to the same standards and regulations as sausagesUSDA: Fact Sheets
  4. The term "baloney" may also refer to a dubious or ridiculous claim
  5. Usually contains a mixture of beef and pork, but may include veal, turkey and/or chickenJournalNews.net: My bologna has a first name ...D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S (June 4, 2008)
  6. May include salt, sugar, pepper, garlic, paprika and clovesJournalNews.net: My bologna has a first name .... D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S (June 4, 2008)
  7. Nitrates are added as a curing ingredientJournalNews.net: My Bologna Has a First Mame ...D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S (June 4, 2008)

• Fun Facts

  1. October 24th is National Bologna Day in the United StatesTulane University: October
  2. Jerry Ringlien wrote the Oscar Meyer bologna songKnupp & Watson: Condolences
  3. The Great American Ballpark, home of the Cincinnati Reds, and the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York, home of the NHL's Sabres, serve fried bologna sandwiches at their concession standsThe Enquirer: Ballpark's signature sandwich: Fried Bologna (March 30, 2003)

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