Here's What's In Your Hot Dog, Beyond The Meat - Chowhound
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No discussion of hot dogs would be complete without talking about nitrites. Nitrites are chemical compounds sometimes used as a curing agent, effectively preserving meat, adding a pink color, and making it salty. The main difference between cured and uncured hot dogs boils down to the type of nitrites used in them. Cured hot dogs contain nitrites like potassium or sodium nitrate, while natural nitrites such as…
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