The composition of traditional hot dogs is a blend of meats, spices, flavorings, and preservatives. Hot dogs are typically made from pork, beef, or a combination of the two. Different brands use distinct ingredients for their products. Vegan hot dogs, like those made by Impossible Foods, are an alternative option. Vegan hot dogs have lower levels of saturated fat and sodium compared to animal-based hot dogs.
Impossible hot dogs have 0 milligrams of cholesterol and 50% less saturated fat than animal-based hot dogs.
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Hot dogs are a summer staple — it’s hard to go to a baseball game or a barbecue without encountering at least one party where someone is firing up these meat sticks on the grill. Yet while hot dogs may be much beloved, many of us are aware that hot dogs are pretty high on the “not-so-healthy” list. What many of us don’t know is why — and whether there is any type of hot dog that’s maybe a little bit better for you.
There are many different kinds of hot dogs on the market (including vegan ones), but let’s talk about the most traditional kind, which is a blend of meats, spices, flavorings and preservatives. Different brands use different ingredients for their products, but traditionally, hot dogs are made of pork or a combination of beef and pork.
(The fact that hot dogs are a bit of a mystery meat doesn’t exactly help their cause.)