Tag: Natural hot dogs

In 2017, Oscar Mayer made a significant change to its entire hot dog lineup, removing added nitrates and nitrites. This means that while most are no longer made with synthetic preservatives, the answer to which Oscar Mayer hot dogs are nitrate free requires a deeper look at ingredient labeling, specifically the distinction between 'no added' and 'uncured' products.

According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, Americans consume over 20 billion hot dogs annually, yet many consumers are concerned about additives like nitrates. An increasing number of brands now produce hot dogs without added sodium nitrates or nitrites, relying on natural curing agents instead. This guide explains what brand of hot dogs do not have nitrates and how to identify them in the grocery store.