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Post by Bonobo on Jul 11, 2018 18:08:28 GMT 1
First controvercy is that Costco getting rid of Polish hot dogs from menu and social media is not happy
Costco is removing Polish hot dogs from its food court menus to make way for healthier options. Shockingly, some longtime Costco customers are not too happy.
A #SaveThePolishDog campaign is underway on social media to persuade Costco to reverse course, with one Twitter user declaring, "Cut the regular hot dog, if you must, but removing the Polish dog is the worst possible decision."
www.cbsnews.com/news/costco-getting-rid-of-polish-hot-dogs-from-menu-and-social-media-is-not-happy/The second controvercy, much worse,  is that the sausage in a Polish hot dog doesn`t look like real traditional Polish sausage. Real Polish sausage is smoked   while Costco "Polish" hot dog contains a sausage which looks like a typical frankfurter of German origin. Any idea why it is called Polish? Is it because of those add-ons on top?   |
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Post by jeanne on Jul 12, 2018 20:09:28 GMT 1
While I'm not an expert because I wouldn't eat anything from a Costco food court, it appears that what they sell as Polish hot dogs have a larger diameter than regular hot dogs and are probably some version of what is sold in the U.S. as "Polish Kilbasa"...most likely a cheap imitation of the real thing.  |
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Post by Bonobo on Jul 13, 2018 5:13:09 GMT 1
While I'm not an expert because I wouldn't eat anything from a Costco food court, it appears that what they sell as Polish hot dogs have a larger diameter than regular hot dogs and are probably some version of what is sold in the U.S. as "Polish Kilbasa"...most likely a cheap imitation of the real thing. Very cheap, I must say. I found an interesting comparison www.quora.com/Whats-the-difference-between-a-Costco-regular-hot-dog-and-a-polish-hot-dogArlene Sign
Arlene Sign, former Semi-Retired
Answered Feb 11
A polish ‘”hotdog", otherwise known as Kielbasa, contains garlic and an assortment of other speciality spices. Kielbasa may be purchased either fresh or smoked and it can be boiled, steamed or grilled…(note: just like brats or chicken sausages have their own unique and flavorful pleasures on your tastebuds, they are enjoyed as well on a hot dog bun with assorted condiments.). Next time add some fried sauerkraut to your polish sausage with a little polish mustard...yum!
Jeff Carlisle-Tierno
Jeff Carlisle-Tierno, Heavy Duty Truck/Heavy Equipment Mechanic at City and County of Denver (2015-present)
Answered Feb 11 · Author has 6.3k answers and 8.9m answer views
IIRC, the Polish sausages are an admixture of different meats, vs. the 100% beef hot dogs. IMO, while I normally prefer Polish sausages in any other setting, I think the Costco hot dogs are better between the two. You can definitely tell the difference in taste between them.
Courtney O'Neill, Worked retail for over 5 years
Answered Aug 9 2017 · Author has 261 answers and 223.4k answer views
Costco hot dogs are 100% beef, they are the actual hot dogs you can buy in the store too. Polish dogs are a mixture of meats they are not 100% beef. I am not positive what meats go in a polish (I don’t really like them) but I do know it a mixture of pork and beef and some other meat.But, as we are talking about fast food, the best explanation is this:
Jack Krolak, studied at Northwestern University
Answered May 13 · Author has 144 answers and 61.8k answer views
Lets get this one from the horse’s mouth so to speak
Polish Dog / Costco
beef, water, dextrose, salt, garlic sodium lactate, spices, sodium diacetate, sodium erythorbate, paprika, paprika extract, sodium nitrate.
Hotdog / Costc0
beef, water, dextrose, salt, spices, sodium lactate, garlic, sodium diacetate, sodium erythorbate, paprika and sodium nitrite.
So mainly spices to give each a distinctive taste and about 360 vs 170 calories.
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Post by jeanne on Jul 13, 2018 23:38:44 GMT 1
But, as we are talking about fast food, the best explanation is this:
Jack Krolak, studied at Northwestern University
Answered May 13 · Author has 144 answers and 61.8k answer views
Lets get this one from the horse’s mouth so to speak
Polish Dog / Costco
beef, water, dextrose, salt, garlic sodium lactate, spices, sodium diacetate, sodium erythorbate, paprika, paprika extract, sodium nitrate.
Hotdog / Costc0
beef, water, dextrose, salt, spices, sodium lactate, garlic, sodium diacetate, sodium erythorbate, paprika and sodium nitrite.
So mainly spices to give each a distinctive taste and about 360 vs 170 calories.
Too many chemicals for my taste! I prefer uncured, organic grass-fed beef hotdogs. Now that my kids are grown and on their own, I can actually afford them...  |
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Post by Bonobo on Aug 14, 2018 16:40:36 GMT 1
I prefer uncured, organic grass-fed beef hotdogs. Now that my kids are grown and on their own, I can actually afford them... After so many scandals concerning counterfeit food, I wouldn`t be so sure they are really so organic... |
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Post by jeanne on Oct 5, 2018 20:08:19 GMT 1
I prefer uncured, organic grass-fed beef hotdogs. Now that my kids are grown and on their own, I can actually afford them... After so many scandals concerning counterfeit food, I wouldn`t be so sure they are really so organic... Since my daughter and son-in-law are organic farmers, I know all the "hoops" they have to jump through to get certification, etc. It's a long process and a lot of work. I know that the company that makes the brand of organic hot dogs that I buy is reputable, so I'm pretty sure they are what they claim they are. |
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Post by Bonobo on Oct 5, 2018 21:13:18 GMT 1
I know that the company that makes the brand of organic hot dogs that I buy is reputable, so I'm pretty sure they are what they claim they are. Until we learn one day that the company, in order to meet the sudden growing demand, accepted and processed food from uncertified suppliers! ))) I heard it from a guy who worked on an organic farm in Norway, the country known for its high standards in everything. To supply the contracted amount of produce, they secrectly bought the missing part from neighbouring farms. |
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Post by jeanne on Oct 6, 2018 2:43:02 GMT 1
I know that the company that makes the brand of organic hot dogs that I buy is reputable, so I'm pretty sure they are what they claim they are. Until we learn one day that the company, in order to meet the sudden growing demand, accepted and processed food from uncertified suppliers! ))) I heard it from a guy who worked on an organic farm in Norway, the country known for its high standards in everything. To supply the contracted amount of produce, they secrectly bought the missing part from neighbouring farms. Yes, I suppose it could happen...unfortunately that is the world we live in...  |
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Post by Bonobo on Oct 6, 2018 18:42:03 GMT 1
Until we learn one day that the company, in order to meet the sudden growing demand, accepted and processed food from uncertified suppliers! ))) I heard it from a guy who worked on an organic farm in Norway, the country known for its high standards in everything. To supply the contracted amount of produce, they secrectly bought the missing part from neighbouring farms. Yes, I suppose it could happen...unfortunately that is the world we live in... That`s why today I don`t believe anyone, only fellow teachers, on condition they are intelligent and learned. I already wrote that 10 years ago we visited a known honey plant which boasted of pure Polish origin of their honey on each jar label. But in the backyard we saw big barrels of honey imported from Romania and during the conversation, it turned out they had to do it to meet contract quotas. Similar scandals echo all over Europe from time to time. Nothing is as pure and organic as producers claim. The temptation to earn a few extra dollars/euros etc is too overwhelming, especially that food prices constantly go up. |
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Post by jeanne on Oct 6, 2018 22:07:34 GMT 1
Yes, I suppose it could happen...unfortunately that is the world we live in... That`s why today I don`t believe anyone, only fellow teachers, on condition they are intelligent and learned. I already wrote that 10 years ago we visited a known honey plant which boasted of pure Polish origin of their honey on each jar label. But in the backyard we saw big barrels of honey imported from Romania and during the conversation, it turned out they had to do it to meet contract quotas. Similar scandals echo all over Europe from time to time. Nothing is as pure and organic as producers claim. The temptation to earn a few extra dollars/euros etc is too overwhelming, especially that food prices constantly go up. Yes, that is the way of our world! |
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