Do Costco Hotdogs Have Nitrates or Nitrites? An In-depth Look
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According to the ingredient list for Kirkland Signature Beef Hot Dogs, they contain sodium nitrite, a synthetic preservative. While the food court hotdogs share many similarities with the packaged variety, they also use sodium nitrite for preservation. This differs from 'uncured' hotdogs, which rely on naturally occurring nitrates from sources like celery powder.