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Classic Uncured Beef Hot Dog, 12 OZ
meat/hotdogs-sausage
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Classic Uncured Beef Hot Dog, 12 OZ

Teton Waters Ranch
Available at Whole Foods
140
Calories
8g
Protein
460mg
Sodium
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot these grass-fed beef hot dogs in the refrigerated meat or natural/organic section, commonly chosen for backyard cookouts, quick weeknight dinners, or summer picnics. They project a nostalgic, approachable barbecue vibe and a 'cleaner' marketing angle, but the smooth, uniform texture and use of water, curing agents like cultured celery powder, and flavor concentrates reveal industrial processing typical of ready-to-eat processed meats.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 LINK
Servings per Container: 6
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat12g15%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Trans Fat0.5g
Cholesterol35mg12%
Sodium460mg20%
Total Carbohydrate0.99g0%
Protein8g
* 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

GRASS, FED, BEEF, WATER, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, THE, FOLLOWING:, SPICES, INCLUDING, PAPRIKA, SEA, SALT, VINEGAR, CULTURED, CELERY, POWDER, GARLIC, POWDER, CHERRY, POWDER, ONION, POWDER..

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?

Despite a short ingredient list and grass-fed beef, this is an industrially processed, ready-to-eat cured sausage with added water, curing agents (cultured celery powder), and flavorings — features consistent with NOVA 4 (ultra-processed). The emulsified, uniform texture and preservation/processing steps further support an ultra-processed classification.

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Common Questions about Classic Uncured Beef Hot Dog, 12 OZ

Well, that depends on what you’re looking for! These hot dogs are made from grass-fed beef and contain no added sugars or artificial ingredients, which is a win in the health department. With 8 grams of protein per link, they can be a satisfying option, especially if you're enjoying them as part of a balanced meal.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
road-trip

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$9.99
per package