Sure, no one expects a hot dog to be the healthiest thing at your barbecue. But before you chow down on your frankfurter sandwich — is it a sandwich? a taco? — you might want a little more information about what you’re ingesting. Is a hot dog really worse for you than a fat, juicy burger?
The truth about what’s inside those plastic-y casings isn’t as dark as you may have imagined — though there are certainly some health concerns involved. Most hot dog ingredients fit within a few simple categories. Here’s a rundown of ingredients you might find.
Meat
The type of meat differs depending on the dog, but you’ll typically find beef, pork, chicken, turkey or a combination of these different meats.
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