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For other uses, see Sandwich (disambiguation).
A sandwich is a dish typically consisting of vegetables, sliced cheese or meat,
placed on or between slices of bread, or more generally any dish wherein bread
serves as a container or wrapper for another food type.[1][2][3] The sandwich began
as a portable, convenient finger food in the Western world, though over time it has
become prevalent worldwide.

Sandwich

A bologna sandwich
Main ingredients
Bread, meat, cheese, salad vegetables and sauce or spread
Cookbook: Sandwich
Media: Sandwich
In the 21st century there has been considerable debate over the precise definition
of sandwich, and specifically whether a hot dog or open sandwich can be categorized
as such. In the United States, the Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug
Administration are the responsible agencies. The USDA uses the definition, "at
least 35% cooked meat and no more than 50% bread" for closed sandwiches, and "at
least 50% cooked meat" for open sandwiches.[4] However, the same USDA manual
determines the burritos and fajitas are "sandwich-like", and frankfurters are
"sandwich type". Stromboli is explicitly excluded from being a sandwich. In
Britain, the British Sandwich Association defines a sandwich as "any form of bread
with a filling, generally assembled cold", a definition which includes wraps and
bagels, but excludes dishes assembled and served hot, such as burgers.[5]

Sandwiches are a popular type of lunch food, taken to work, school, or picnics to
be eaten as part of a packed lunch. The bread may be plain or be coated with
condiments, such as mayonnaise or mustard, to enhance its flavour and texture. As
well as being homemade, sandwiches are also widely sold in various retail outlets
and can be served hot or cold.[6][7] There are both savoury sandwiches, such as
deli meat sandwiches, and sweet sandwiches, such as a peanut butter and jelly
sandwich.

The sandwich is named after its supposed inventor, John Montagu, 4th Earl of
Sandwich.[8][9] The Wall Street Journal has described it as Britain's "biggest
contribution to gastronomy".[10]

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