# Nitrate-Free Hot Dogs This Company Makes Hot Dogs Without Antibiotics, Nitrites or Nitrates By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-06-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nitratefree-hot-dogs References: [applegate](http://applegate.com/products/hot-dogs/category) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/applegate) [Applegate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fully-cooked-sunday-bacon) Natural & Organic Meats is selling a line of nitrate-free hot dogs made with various different types of meat. Made with a total of just four ingredients, these hot dogs cater to the growing number of consumers looking for more natural meat products. The hot dog range from Applegate Natural & Organic Meats includes sausages made from meats such as beef, chicken and turkey. To provide consumers with a more natural product, each hot dog is made with just four ingredients: [grass-fed meat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grassfed-beef-offerings), water, salt and spices. Not only is the meat grass-fed, but it is also free of antibiotics, nitrites, nitrates or any other chemical preservative. The hot dogs are even free from allergens such as gluten and dairy, making them an excellent option for those who adhere to restricted diets. For those who want to eat a cleaner diet without sacrificing meat, Applegate's nitrate-free hot dogs are the perfect option. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nitrate-free Meat Products:** There is a growing demand for more natural and cleaner meat products without antibiotics, nitrites, and nitrates. - **Grass-fed Meat:** Consumers are increasingly seeking meat products made from grass-fed animals for a more natural and ethical choice. - **Allergen-free Meat Products:** The market for meat products that are free from allergens such as gluten and dairy is expanding to cater to restricted diets. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Organic Meat Products:** Companies can focus on producing and marketing organic and nitrate-free meat products to capitalize on the growing demand. - **Alternative Meat Products:** Businesses can explore creating alternative meat options made from grass-fed animals to cater to the rising demand for natural and ethical choices. - **Specialty Diets:** The specialty diet industry can expand its offerings by including allergen-free meat products to meet the needs of consumers with restricted diets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nitrate-Free Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncured-beef-hot-dogs.md) - [Nitrate-Free Deli Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rovagnati.md) - [Free-From Piquant Hotdogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-spicy-beef-franks.md) - [Heart-Healthy Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-hot-dog.md) - [Organic Appetizer Sausage Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-beef-hot-dogs.md) - [Hybrid Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/top-dogs.md) - [Minimally Processed Sandwich Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandwich-pepperoni.md) - [Savory Breakfast Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-breakfast-bites.md) - [Clean Label Meat Preservatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-nitrite-alternative.md)