How is deli meat made? The food science behind the turkey, ham and other cold cuts in your lunch

A ham sandwich is, for some, the perfect lunch. ATU Images/The Image Bank via Getty Images Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. How is deli meat made? – Arabelle, 17, Brooklyn, New York If you’ve ever eaten a ham or turkey sandwich for lunch, then you’ve probably eaten deli meat. Sometimes called lunch meat, deli meat is a kind of meat that has been cooked, preserved and sliced so…