It depends entirely on the Salami in question, and the method used to make the salami in question.
Salami were originally developed as a method to preserve meat for extended periods of storage.
It has been knows for unopened salami to remain safe for consumption without refrigeration for periods in excess of 10 years, if properly prepared in advance.
The "Idea" behind a salami is to "preserve" the meat in the same way that making wine preserves Grape Juice- By fermentation within a sealed container.
Many Salami have historically had wine as an ingredient, for precisely the reason given above: it was a known method of "preservation.
I (the person writing this) have personally had salami of good quality in my fridge (sliced or not) for periods in excess of 6 months, and in cases far more, without problem.
Generally speaking a Salami that will survive such extended storage will show signs of mould on the outer skin, such mould being http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penicillin an antibacterial mould that is safe to eat, and also will contribute to the flavour, while also adding to the preservation of the Salami.
A more direct reply:
If it starts to smell, chuck it, if is looks funny, chuck it. If it looks OK, and smells OK, eat it.
Every package of salami should have an expiration date that you should go by. If there is no expiration date, the salami should last up to week after opened if in a sealed package or container.
I have had deli genoa salami in the refrigerator for three weeks. It still smells good, looks like new, tastes good and I have had no ill effects from eating it.
Shaved salami should not be left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours. To prolong its freshness, it is recommended to store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
as long and big as masons head and adnans foot
To keep a sausages or any meats freshness, it should be stored away in vacuum bags. That way the meat can last up to 600 years.
Yes, they make it in big long sticks.
In Italy, fermented sausage dates back two thousand years, to Roman times.
Generally - Salami eaters.
No. Salami is meat.
There are some types of salami that are spicy, like pepperoni. But not all types of salami are.
your salami will last quite awhile if unopened, depending also on the type of salami. If it is sliced an just kept in a paper bag you will probably have good 1-2 weeks out of it before it goes hard an starts to become inedible. If it is a whole roll of salami it usually has a wax protecting coat on it that will stop it from getting stale and, if unopened, will last for many months out the refrigerator
You use salami in a sandwitch.