What are Casings and what are they made from?
These are sleeves that are stuffed with meat to form sausages and frankfurters. There are three different types of casings: 1) Artificial Casings are made from plastic, fibrous synthetic or similar non-food material. Artificial Casings are non-edible. 2) Collagen Casings are made from natural collagen protein that is extruded into a uniform shape. Collagen Casings are edible. 3) Natural Casings are the cleaned and salted small intestine of either sheep or hogs. These casing types have been used for centuries in Europe, are edible, and are one of the reasons Dietz & Watson’s Traditional European Sausages (German Weiners, Bratwurst, Cheddarwurst, etc.), are truly a taste of the Old-World.
