Ingredient

Beef Collagen Casing

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use beef collagen casings to provide a consistent shape and a pleasant 'snap' …

What it is

Beef collagen casings are made from the collagen found in the connective tissues of cattle. This collagen is processed and formed into a tube shape, which is then dried and can be filled with meat mixtures for sausages and hot dogs.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use beef collagen casings to provide a consistent shape and a pleasant 'snap' when bitten into. They are commonly found in sausages, hot dogs, and other processed meat products where a defined casing is desired.

Health notes

Beef collagen casings are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. They are primarily composed of protein and are digested like other food proteins. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated collagen, and it is not associated with significant health concerns at typical consumption levels. No major controversies exist regarding their use.

Allergen info

Beef collagen casings are derived from beef, which is not one of the nine FDA major allergens. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing Beef Collagen Casing

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SMITHFIELD FOODS INC. Saus,Lk,Skin-On,Fc,Tky,Ef,16:1,10#,Z Meat/Poultry/Other Animals Sausages Prepared/Processed 182kcal 21.8Protein 12.7Fat 1.8Carbs Smithfield Farmland Corp. Breakfast Sausage Bacon, Sausages & Ribs High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 327kcal 18.2Protein 25.4Fat 3.6Carbs Smithfield Farmland Corp. Breakfast Sausage, Bacon Bacon, Sausages & Ribs High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 345kcal 18.2Protein 29.1Fat 3.6Carbs Smithfield Farmland Corp. Premium Pork Breakfast Sausage Made With Real Maple Syrup Bacon, Sausages & Ribs High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 327kcal 18.2Protein 25.4Fat 3.6Carbs Smithfield Farmland Corp. Premium Pork Breakfast Sausage Bacon Bacon, Sausages & Ribs High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 345kcal 18.2Protein 29.1Fat 3.6Carbs Smithfield Farmland Corp. Original Breakfast Sausage Homestyle Links Frozen Bacon, Sausages & Ribs High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 309kcal 18.2Protein 25.4Fat 3.6Carbs Link Snacks, Inc. Jack Link's, Turkey Snack Bites, Original, Original Other Snacks 286kcal 28.6Protein 21.4Fat 3.6Carbs F & S Gourmet Foods, LLC Signature Chicken Sausage, Mild Green Chile & Monterey Jack Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 176kcal 17.6Protein 11.0Fat 2.2Carbs Turkey Smoked Sausage Ahold USA, Inc. Turkey Smoked Sausage Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 196kcal 14.3Protein 10.7Fat 8.9Carbs Link Snacks, Inc. Dried Breakfast Sausage, Applesauce Other Snacks High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 471kcal 26.5Protein 38.2Fat 2.9Carbs Link Snacks, Inc. Turkey Sticks, Original Other Snacks 233kcal 20Protein 15Fat 6.7Carbs Jalapeno Beef Stick, Jalapeno S&E Gourmet Cuts Inc. Jalapeno Beef Stick, Jalapeno Other Snacks 357kcal 32.1Protein 28.6Fat 3.6Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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