Blood sugar regulation. Blood sugar regulation is the process by which the levels of blood sugar, primarily glucose, are maintained by the body within a narrow range. This phenomenon of tight regulation is commonly referred to as glucose homeostasis.
Oscar Mayer Classic Wieners have a similar ingredient list: Mechanically separated turkey, mechanically separated chicken, pork, water, salt, ground mustard seed, sodium lactate, corn syrup, dextrose, sodium phosphates, sodium diacetate, sodium acorbate, sodium nitrate, and flavor.
Most hot dogs contain sodium nitrite to prevent botulism, a very toxic toxin. 8. Many natural hot dogs contain celery juice or other vegetable juices. These are a source of sodium nitrate, which is quickly converted to sodium nitrite by saliva in the mouth or by bacteria in the meat product.