Hot Dogs

Kayem

Old Tyme Natural Casing Franks

Below Average Medium confidence

Score breakdown

Ingredient Integrity 42

Corn syrup as third ingredient plus four red-flag additives compromise otherwise acceptable beef-pork base

Processing Level 45

Natural casing is positive but corn syrup and multiple chemical preservatives indicate modern industrial processing

Evidence & Transparency 25

Limited sourcing disclosure with no animal welfare, feed type, or origin information beyond USA manufacturing

Product Quality 43

Corn syrup, multiple preservatives, and lack of sourcing transparency drag down conventional formulation

Full details

Ingredients

Beef and porkwatercorn syrupcontains 2% or less of saltpotassium lactateflavorings (including extractives of paprika)dextrosesodium diacetateascorbic acid (vitamin C)sodium nitritein a natural lamb casing

Certifications

Gluten-free (per Kayem FAQ stating Kayem Franks and Classic Hot Dogs are gluten free). Not kosher certified. No organic or non-GMO certifications found.

Sourcing

Made in the USA by Kayem Foods, Inc. (headquartered in Chelsea, MA). Manufactured in plants meeting or exceeding USDA standards. Natural lamb casing sourced for traditional snap. No by-products, no fillers, no artificial flavors per manufacturer claims.

Transparency notes

Strong transparency with full ingredient disclosure on manufacturer website. Clear sourcing claims (no by-products, no fillers, no artificial flavors). Natural casing explicitly identified as lamb. Gluten-free status confirmed in FAQ. Manufacturing standards disclosed (USDA compliance).

Origin USA
Last verified June 2026