According to the Annals of Diagnostics Pathology, the first listed ingredient in the hot dog brands they studied was meat; the second was water. The former, in this case, means meat trimmed away from choice cuts of beef, pork, or chicken, observes The Humane League. This meat is then finely ground before being stuffed into casings. Typically, hot dog casings are made from animal intestines or animal-sourced collagens, notes the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and if left on the finished product, will be listed among the ingredients. These ingredients, including binders and flavorings like celery and cherry powder, are commonly used in hot dogs — so too are nitrates and nitrites, per the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC).
Not all hot dogs are cured with artificial preservatives like nitrites or nitrates, per Britannica. However, these are commonly included to prevent harmful bacteria from forming that could cause botulism. These preservatives also help maintain hot dogs' distinctive red or pink color. But there is controversy over their health impact. It should be noted, as Healthline reports, that they have been linked to both positive and negative physical behaviors.
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