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Nathan's Famous All Natural Uncured Beef Franks 10 oz
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Nathan's Famous All Natural Uncured Beef Franks 10 oz

Nathan's Famous
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
5g
Protein
480mg
Sodium
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nathan's Famous All Natural Uncured Beef Franks (10 oz) reads like a classic American convenience product dressed in contemporary language. You'd typically find it in the refrigerated prepared meats aisle, near other hot dogs, sausages, bacon and lunch meats, often stacked beside grilling items like buns, condiments and packaged hamburger patties. It suits casual shopping trips for weekend cookouts, backyard barbecues, quick family dinners, or last-minute party runs. Culturally, Nathan's trades on nostalgia and Americana — boardwalk hot dog heritage, simple pleasures and family-friendly fare — while this “all natural” and “uncured” positioning targets shoppers seeking a cleaner label and fewer synthetic preservatives without leaving the processed-meat category. The package usually is a clear plastic film over a molded tray, showing short, plump franks with a brown, cured appearance; labeling highlights “all natural,” “uncured,” and often points to cultured celery juice as a natural curing agent but does not carry organic certification. Processing context: although marketed as natural and uncured, these are processed meat products made with added flavorings, salt and other ingredients to stabilize flavor and shelf life. In use, the franks are quick-cook proteins — grilled or boiled for a slight snap, juicy interior and mildly seasoned, smoky-paprika notes; they pair with soft hot dog buns, mustard, ketchup, relish and noisy family rituals like passing plates and topping bars. The product appeals to those wanting convenience and familiar taste, with packaging and claims that create a health halo despite being a prepared, multi-ingredient meat product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 6
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Trans Fat1g
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium480mg21%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein5g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Beef,, Water,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Salt,, Sugar,, Natural, Flavoring,, Dehydrated, Garlic,, Yeast, Extract,, Vinegar,, Sea, Salt,, Cultured, Celery, Juice,, Cherry, Powder,, Paprika..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is an industrially processed meat product containing multiple additives and flavoring agents (natural flavoring, yeast extract, cultured celery juice) and is formulated for convenience and shelf stability, features consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Nathan's Famous All Natural Uncured Beef Franks 10 oz

When it comes to health, it really depends on your personal goals and dietary needs. These beef franks are relatively low in sugar and free from artificial additives, making them a better choice than many highly processed options. However, they are higher in fat and sodium, so if you're watching those, you might want to enjoy them occasionally rather than daily.

Perfect For

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weekend-brunch
road-trip

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