Encased In Beef Collagen Casing
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What it is
This is the outer skin of sausages and hot dogs. It is made from the cleaned intestines of animals, most commonly cattle (beef) or pigs (pork). The intestines are processed, cleaned, and then formed into casings.
Why it's used
Collagen casings are used to hold the ground meat mixture together during processing and cooking. They give sausages and hot dogs their characteristic shape and a pleasant 'snap' when bitten. They are commonly found in sausages, hot dogs, pepperoni, and other cured or smoked meat products.
Health notes
Beef collagen casings are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. They are primarily protein and are digested like other food proteins. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated collagen, and it is widely used globally.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. It is derived from beef, which is not one of the 9 FDA major allergens.
Products containing Encased In Beef Collagen Casing
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Little Town Jerky Company Incorporated
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High in sodium — 28% DV per serving
214kcal
16.1Protein
16.1Fat
3.6Carbs
Kowalski Sausage Co. Inc.
Hot & Spicy The Original Smoked Sausage, Hot & Spicy
435kcal
29.4Protein
35.3Fat
0Carbs
Kowalski Sausage Co. Inc.
The Original Smoked Sausage, Original
435kcal
29.4Protein
35.3Fat
0Carbs
Kowalski Sausage Co. Inc.
The Original Smoked Sausage, Smoked
435kcal
30.4Protein
34.8Fat
0Carbs
Campofrio Food Group - America, Inc.
Chorizo Sarta Dulce Traditional Cured Chorizo Sausage Made With Oak Smoked Paprika, Chorizo Sarta Dulce
321kcal
25Protein
21.4Fat
—Carbs
Vermont Smoke & Cure, Inc.
Original Beef & Pork Sticks, Original
286kcal
21.4Protein
21.4Fat
0Carbs
Little Town Jerky Company Incorporated
Jalapeno Pepper & Cheddar Cheese Hardwood Smoked Snack Sticks, Jalapeno Pepper & Cheddar Cheese
High in sodium — 27% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
232kcal
16.1Protein
17.9Fat
3.6Carbs
Little Town Jerky Company Incorporated
Hardwood Smoked Snack Sticks With Cheese, Hardwood Smoked
High in sodium — 27% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving
250kcal
16.1Protein
17.9Fat
3.6Carbs
J.G. Food Products, Inc.
Breakfast Sausage
High in sodium — 20% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
200kcal
20Protein
20Fat
0Carbs
Vermont Smoke & Cure, Inc.
Maple Teriyaki Style Beef Sticks, Cob Smoked
286kcal
28.6Protein
16.1Fat
10.7Carbs
Little Town Jerky Company Incorporated
Hardwood Smoked Snack Stick Bites Jalapeno With Cheese & Cubed Colby Jack, Hardwood Smoked Jalapeno With Cheese
286kcal
17.9Protein
21.4Fat
3.6Carbs