Dry sausage is a type of cold meats that is made from chopped and seasoned pork with various spices and herbs. It is wrapped in a pork rind or a natural hose and left to dry for several weeks or months. There are many varieties of dry sausages in the world, each with its own combination of ingredients and flavors. Some of the most common varieties include Montbéliard sausage, Frankfurt sausage and Toulouse sausage. The dry sausage is very caloric, it is not suitable in case of overweight. It provides very similar iron and zinc.