Ingredient

Pork Casing

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Pork casings are primarily used to hold together ground meat mixtures in sausages, hot …

What it is

Pork casings are the cleaned intestines of pigs, used as a natural casing for sausages. After harvesting, they are cleaned, treated, and often salted or dried for preservation before being filled with meat mixtures.

Why it's used

Pork casings are primarily used to hold together ground meat mixtures in sausages, hot dogs, and bratwurst. They provide the characteristic shape and 'snap' when bitten into, and they help retain moisture and flavor during cooking.

Health notes

Pork casings are considered a food ingredient and are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. They are a source of protein and fat. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated casings as food ingredients. No specific health concerns are associated with their typical consumption as part of sausages.

Allergen info

Pork casings are derived from pork and are not a major allergen. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing Pork Casing

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FRESH & EASY Bratwurst Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 44% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 33% DV per serving 305kcal 14.6Protein 26.5Fat 1.3Carbs BEAVER STREET FISHERIES, INC. Gator Andouille Sausage Meat/Poultry/Other Animals Sausages Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 195kcal 30.1Protein 7.1Fat 3.5Carbs Earl Campbell Meat Products, Inc. Beef Sausage Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 321kcal 12.5Protein 28.6Fat 5.4Carbs Boesl Packing Co.Inc. Chicken Sausage, Mild Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 250kcal 12.5Protein 19.6Fat 3.6Carbs Meica Ammerlandische Fleischwa Pork Wiener Extra Cruncy Packed In Brine Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats 225kcal 12.5Protein 20Fat 0Carbs Rocky Mountain Fruit & Produce Country Smoked Sausage Made With Beef Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 321kcal 10.7Protein 30.4Fat 0Carbs

Elgin Hot Sausage Company, Inc. Beef Sausage, Original Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 289kcal 12.3Protein 26.3Fat 1.8Carbs Signature Custom Packing Smoked Sausage Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches Made With Chicken And Pork Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 50% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 416kcal 13.3Protein 29.2Fat 26.6Carbs Transhumance Inc. Natural Hog Casings Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats 0kcal 100Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Target Stores Apple & Gouda Cheese Smoked Chicken Sausage, Apple & Gouda Cheese Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 165kcal 18.8Protein 7.1Fat 7.1Carbs Target Stores Andouille Smoked Chicken Sausage, Andouille Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 153kcal 18.8Protein 5.9Fat 3.5Carbs Arnold Meats Inc. Smoked Turkey Sausage, Turkey Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 231kcal 16.9Protein 18.5Fat 1.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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