Take, for example, the hot dog brand Bar S. Its 100% beef franks are ... then added a spice mix that included pink Prague Powder and sansho powder (a type of pepper). The mix was ground again ...

Seasoning and spices vary by brand, but salt ... enhance its pink color, and prevent bacterial growth. The hot dogs are then ...

While oftentimes you’re right to be wary of the ingredients in hot dogs, there are brands dedicated to using only real meat — no nitrates, no fillers, no artificial extras. Here are six brands ...