Q&A for How to Eat Spam

I don't think many people would consider Spam a health food. Spam is high in fat and salt, and doesn't have high levels of nutrients. Spam is a processed meat that contains sodium nitrite, and processed meats like this have been linked to certain negative health consequences.

Spam is perfectly fine to eat straight from can. And as far as frying up slices, they taste so much better than uncooked. Try it fried with eggs or in a sandwich to make it tasty; some people find it can be nasty cold from can.

It is soft. It has a similar texture to a hot dog sausage. It is soft enough to mash with a fork straight from the can, should you want to.

All spam is already pre-cooked, so it's always safe to eat out of a can. Breakfast strips are just pre-sliced. Feel free to cook them further, following the instructions on this page, however.

No, do not feed spam to your dog again. It has a very high salt content and could make your dog sick.

Spam is a processed ham food in the same vein of foods such as deviled ham, potted meat, and corned beef.

Like all prepackaged products, Spam is not the most healthy food. Also, processed meats tend to increase your risk of coronary heart disease and certain types of cancer.

No. Babies should not eat Spam, at least not until they are eating solid foods. Spam is very unhealthy and loaded with preservatives that aren't good for anyone, especially babies.

You can eat Spam at any time of the day or night! Just make sure you consume it in moderation, as it has a high salt content.

You should limit your Spam intake, as it's high in fat, calories and sodium, and it contains preservatives like sodium nitrite that may cause adverse health effects.

It tastes like any other processed pork in your local grocery store, so if you've had bologna, you're familiar with the taste.

No, it is very high in salt content and could be very bad for your cat. Feeding your cat spam could result in it getting sick.