Ingredient

Stuffed In A Natural Pork Casing

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Natural pork casings are used to encase ground meat mixtures for sausages, hot dogs, …

What it is

This is the cleaned intestine of a pig, typically the large intestine or colon. It is washed and processed to be used as a natural casing for sausages and hot dogs. The casing helps hold the meat mixture together during cooking and gives the final product its characteristic shape and texture.

Why it's used

Natural pork casings are used to encase ground meat mixtures for sausages, hot dogs, and bratwurst. They provide a natural "skin" that cooks well and offers a pleasant "snap" when bitten. Manufacturers use them to create a traditional sausage product.

Health notes

Natural pork casings are considered a food ingredient and are not subject to FDA additive regulations. They are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in food. No specific health concerns are associated with their consumption at typical levels. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have not specifically evaluated natural pork casings as a distinct food additive.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. Pork is not one of the nine FDA major allergens. Gluten is not present.

Products containing Stuffed In A Natural Pork Casing

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Aidells Sausage Company Cranberry Thyme Smoked Chicken Sausage, Cranberry Thyme Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 188kcal 14.1Protein 9.4Fat 10.6Carbs Aidells Sausage Company Orange & Coriander Smoked Chicken Sausage, Orange & Coriander Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 176kcal 16.5Protein 9.4Fat 7.1Carbs Aidells Sausage Company Smoked Chicken Sausage With Bacon, Cheese, Quinoa, Jalapeno, Black Beans, Bell Pepper, Corn, Barley And Onion, Jalapeno Bacon & Cheese Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats 200kcal 14.3Protein 12.9Fat 5.7Carbs Square-H Brands, Inc. Polish Sausage Kielbasa Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 44% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 295kcal 13.4Protein 25Fat 2.7Carbs Great American Turkey Co. Sweet Italian Turkey Sausages, Sweet Italian Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 141kcal 18.8Protein 5.9Fat 2.4Carbs Aidells Sausage Company Roasted Garlic & Herb Smoked Pork & Beef Sausage, Roasted Garlic & Herb Cooked & Prepared High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 286kcal 12.9Protein 25.7Fat 2.9Carbs Aidells Sausage Company Italian Style Margherita Smoked Chicken, Cheese, Tomato, Quinoa, Barley, Bell Pepper And Basil Link, Italian Style Margherita Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats 186kcal 14.3Protein 10Fat 8.6Carbs

Aidells Sausage Company Organic Chicken & Apple Smoked Chicken Sausage, Chicken & Apple Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 204kcal 14.0Protein 14.0Fat 5.4Carbs

Sausage Queen LLC Loaded Baked Potato Sausage With Pork, Potatoes, Cheddar Cheese, Uncured Bacon Bits & Chives, Loaded Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 259kcal 12.9Protein 20Fat 5.9Carbs Sausage Queen LLC Broccoli Melt Sausage With Pork, Broccolini, Monterey Jack, Spic Pepperoncini, & Fresh Garlic, Broccoli Melt Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 247kcal 12.9Protein 20Fat 2.4Carbs

Aidells Sausage Company Cotija Cheese & Fire-Roasted Poblano Smoked Beef Sausage, Cotija Cheese & Fire-Roasted Poblano Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 300kcal 15.7Protein 24.3Fat 1.4Carbs

BJ's Wholesale Club / Corporate Brands Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella Cheese Smoked Chicken Sausage, Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella Cheese Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 165kcal 17.6Protein 9.9Fat 1.1Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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