Deli turkey

Keep it covered in the fridge and use it within three to five days. If it has been left at room temperature for more than two hours, discard it.

Yes. Wrap portions tightly or seal them in a freezer bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to two months for best quality. Thaw it in the fridge and use it promptly.

No: deli turkey is ready to eat, so you can serve it cold in sandwiches or salads. For a hot sandwich, warm the slices in a pan for a minute or two, just until steaming.

Try it with mustard, crisp lettuce and sliced tomato, or pair it with cranberry sauce and a little stuffing for a festive sandwich. It also works well with avocado and cucumber in a wrap.

For slices that hold together in sandwiches, choose evenly cut pieces; for a less uniform, more roast-like texture, look for turkey carved from a cooked joint. Compare the ingredient lists if you want to avoid added flavourings or starches.

Not necessarily: deli turkey can include meat from different parts of the bird or be formed from smaller pieces, while turkey breast deli meat is labelled as breast. Turkey breast deli meat has 21 g of protein and 2.03 g of fat per 100 g.

Yes. Stir strips into an omelette just before it sets, or add them to a toasted cheese sandwich. Because the slices are already cooked, add them near the end of cooking so they warm through without drying out.