Packed In Natural Pork Casing
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What it is
This is the outer skin of a sausage, made from the cleaned intestines of pigs. The casing is used to hold the meat mixture together during cooking and processing.
Why it's used
Natural pork casings are used to give sausages their characteristic shape and texture. They are commonly found in various types of sausages, hot dogs, and brats, providing a natural bite and appearance.
Health notes
Natural pork casings are considered safe for consumption by the FDA. They are a traditional ingredient in sausage making and do not have specific regulatory limits set by bodies like JECFA or EFSA. No significant health concerns are associated with their typical consumption.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. Pork is not one of the FDA's 9 major food allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Products containing Packed In Natural Pork Casing
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Smithfield Farmland Corp.
Smithfield, Beef Smoked Sausage
High in sodium — 28% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
304kcal
10.7Protein
28.6Fat
3.6Carbs
Diluigi Inc.
Pork Breakfast Sausage, Cinnamon Raisin
245kcal
14.3Protein
16.3Fat
8.2Carbs
Eddy Packing Co., Inc.
Pork & Beef Sausage, Hard Smoked Habanero & Cheese
High in sodium — 32% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving
310kcal
17.9Protein
25Fat
2.4Carbs
Diluigi Inc.
Sweet Bourbon Chicken Sausage
High in sodium — 30% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving
143kcal
17.9Protein
3.6Fat
8.0Carbs
Manda Packing Co, LLC
Pride Smoked Sausage
High in sodium — 22% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving
232kcal
12.5Protein
17.9Fat
5.4Carbs
D Bar B Sausage and Meats LLC.
Sausage
High in sodium — 33% DV per serving
214kcal
14.3Protein
16.1Fat
5.4Carbs
Diluigi Inc.
Hot Italian Sausage
High in sodium — 47% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 37% DV per serving
228kcal
17.1Protein
17.1Fat
1.3Carbs
Manda Packing Co, LLC
Smoked Sausage
High in sodium — 23% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving
268kcal
10.7Protein
21.4Fat
5.4Carbs
Diluigi Inc.
Chipotle Pork Sausage
High in sodium — 29% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving
250kcal
15.2Protein
17.9Fat
5.4Carbs