This curing process relies on a simplified salt cure in combination with naturally occurring polyphenolic compounds.

The Schaller & Weber collaborative salami sticks will be available online, at their Yorkville store in N.Y., and through launch partners.

This marks a first of its kind in the vegan culinary world, as currently only animal-meat salami can be stored on the shelf.

This new sandwich is piled high with time-honored Italian ingredients like slow-roasted tomatoes, all-natural Genoa salami, basil pesto, balsamic glaze, olive oil, oregano, onion and mayonnaise, and is then topped with award-winning fresh mozzarella.