Sausage Casings

Sausage casings are tubes that hold the mixture of ground meat, fat, spices, and other ingredients used to make sausages. They can be natural, made from the cleaned intestines of animals like pigs or sheep, or synthetic, produced from materials such as collagen, cellulose, or plastic. Casings help shape the sausage, protect the filling during cooking, and influence the texture. After stuffing the meat mixture inside, the casings are usually cooked, dried, or cured to develop flavor and firmness. They are an essential part of sausage production, ensuring the product maintains its shape and quality.