Are soy hotdogs (Smart Dogs) high in nitrates?

Question

I know regular beef hotdogs are very high in nitrates. Are soy hotdogs also high?

Answer 1

n comparison, new soy-based, meatless dogs are very low in saturated fat and free of cholesterol, nitrites and nitrates. The sodium content of popular brands varies, but some veggie dogs have less than half the sodium of regular dogs, more iron and as much as double the protein.

Of course, the big test is taste.

I like every veggie dog I've ever tried, but I do have favorites. Among them: Morningstar Farms Veggie Dogs, Yves Veggie Wieners and Lightlife Tofu Pups or Smart Dogs.

Natural foods stores carry several brands of meatless hot dogs, and most large supermarkets carry at least one or two. In natural foods stores, you'll find them in the refrigerator case near the other soy foods. In conventional supermarkets, you'll usually find them in the refrigerator case near the dairy foods or in the freezer case alongside the frozen waffles and egg substitutes.

Some veggie dogs hold up better than others to grilling, but most are similar to traditional hot dogs in flavor, texture and color.

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Answer 2

The Smart Dogs brand from Lightlife doesn't have any nitrates at all. I don't think the Yves brand does either. Nitrates are preservatives used to keep the color of the meat from changing, so I'd assume this is not needed in veggie dogs. But check the package.

Answer 3

I think they put the nitrates in beef hotdogs for a perservative. I don't think they put them in Smart Dogs. Look on the label to make sure.

Answer 4

I would NEVER defile my body with a soy hot dog. Just the thought of it makes me want to hurl.

Answer 5

yes! eat soy every day and stay off meat--you'll be much healthier!

Answer 6

yes and low on flavor!