Orange Cardamom Salami - Coro Foods

Orange Cardamom (Agrumi) Salami — Sliced Pack

Most salami leads with salt and fat and lets the pork do the rest. This one opens differently — cardamom and orange peel hit first, aromatic and bright, followed by a quiet kick from red chili flakes that lingers at the finish. The pork is still the foundation, but the spice profile pulls from somewhere unexpected, and that's exactly the point.

Originally named Agrumi — the Italian word for citrus — this is one of Coro's flagship flavors and a Good Food Award winner. It's built on the same foundation as the rest of the line: humanely raised US pork, no added nitrates or nitrites, celery juice powder for the cure, turbinado sugar, sea salt, and a fermentation that develops over time in small batches at their Seattle facility.

Pre-sliced and ready to eat straight from the pack. On a board, it reads as the bright counterpoint to the heavier, fattier charcuterie — put it next to something aged and funky like a firm Manchego or Gruyère and let the citrus do its work. Pairs cleanly with a dry Riesling, a crisp Pinot Gris, or a light sparkling wine. Works just as well alongside dark chocolate or dried apricot if you're building a full board.

The Maker

Coro Foods is a women-owned salumeria handcrafting salami in small batches out of Seattle, Washington. Founded by two people who wanted more from the charcuterie aisle, Coro builds their line around unexpected flavor combinations and clean sourcing — humanely raised domestic pork, no antibiotics, no artificial ingredients. The Orange Cardamom, originally called Agrumi, has been one of their most celebrated flavors since it launched, earning recognition from the Good Food Awards for its flavor and ingredient quality.

Ingredients

Ingredients:
Pork, Spices, Sea Salt, Turbinado Sugar, Celery Juice Powder, Lactic Acid Starter Culture

FAQ

How strong is the orange flavor?
Noticeable but not sweet. The orange comes through as a bright, aromatic note from the peel rather than a fruit-forward sweetness. The cardamom adds a floral, slightly spiced warmth that carries the citrus without overpowering the pork.

Is there any heat in this salami?
Mild. Red chili flakes are part of the spice blend and add a low-level warmth at the finish, but this reads as one of Coro's lighter, more delicate flavors rather than a spicy one.

Does it contain nitrates or nitrites?
No added nitrates or nitrites. Coro uses celery juice powder as the curing agent, which is classified as uncured under USDA labeling standards.

Does this need to be refrigerated?
Not until opened. The salami is shelf stable with no refrigeration required before opening. Once open, keep refrigerated and consume within a few days.

Is this gluten-free?
Yes. Coro's Orange Cardamom salami is gluten-free and contains no artificial ingredients.