why the hotdog has so much salt?

Answer 1

The ingredients that go into a hot dog are suspect.
Chemicals and salts are added to preserve the dog and make it palatable!
If no salt were added we would not like the taste.
result:
No sales.... No hot dog!

Answer 2

Back in the old days when there was no refrigeration available, Salt was basically the only way to preserve food. Today it is still used heavily as a preservative but you would think that at this point they could cut back on it. However growing up my elementary school would always serve hot dogs that were slightly green in color (guess they could not afford salt).

Answer 3

There are three main ingredients to be concerned with when eating hot dogs: Sodium, monosodium glutamate, and sodium nitrate.

When hot dogs are being produced, there is a large amount of added sodium. Why do manufacturers use so much? Just like any other cured meat, hot dogs need to be preserved and salt is the most traditional and effective way to do so. Using copious quantities of salt in hot dogs allows the salt to infuse into the tissue of the meat, thus eliminating the microorganisms, which cause spoilage and food poisoning. However, in 1980, major brands of hot dogs frequently exceeded 2.8 percent average salt content (“Examination of…”). But because of changing consumer tastes and dietary concerns, that level has decreased to some degree.

The amount of sodium put in hot dogs could still pose as a health risk for many consumers. Sodium can have a large impact on those with high blood pressure. Considering that approximately 50 million Americans age 6 and older have high blood pressure, one should be more health conscious about eating the ever-popular hot dog (“About Blood…” ). Most individuals do not realize they have high blood pressure because there are no symptoms. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart attack, congestive heart failure or kidney failure (“High Blood…”). Individuals vary widely in their response to sodium. Blood pressure in some people is strongly influenced by the amount of sodium they eat, while, in others, sodium seems to have little or no effect. Despite the variability in blood pressure response to sodium intake, many experts recommend that all people should limit the sodium in their diet to less than 2,400 milligrams per day (the equivalent of 1 ½ teaspoons of table salt) (Slupik).

Most people get more than 10 times the amount of salts their body requires (Slupik). Why do so many of us exceed our recommended daily amount? Simply because most people are negligent of food labels, especially when purchasing processed foods like hot dogs. The realization of how much sodium is in hot dogs is not common. And to think of how popular this food is, while such a large percentage of individuals suffer from high blood pressure that may be sensitive to sodium. To those who are on a low–sodium diet, hot dogs should not be on your grocery list. However, there is another ingredient found in hot dogs that is a high-sodium food in itself. It is called monosodium glutamate.

As mentioned before, hot dog producers have reduced the amount of “salt-sodium chloride”. Ironic as it may seem, they technically are just adding another salt: Monosodium glutamate (MSG). MSG, also known as free glutamic acid, is mainly used to intensify flavors in food. In other words, MSG is used to trick the public into thinking that the food tastes better than what is really does. This works out great for the industries who sell prepared foods, like hot dogs, but not so good for those who consume the foods.

Answer 4

It's used a preservative. I love a grilled or roasted hot dog over a boiled one as they taste saltier and have better flavor.

Answer 5

because salt is the most natural preservative in the whole wide world and its cheap...really cheap....

Answer 6

most fast foods do, look how much is in a little pot pie
or hot pocket

Answer 7

thats the way they processedc it with all those different additives

Answer 8

i didnt think it did happy easter

Answer 9

its the way they make them .

Answer 10

ihats how they make them...