You would not want to know what the covering of sausages is made of!

01 Jul.,2022

Waking up to a delicious English breakfast served with a cup of decaf tea or coffee can be the best experience ever, but what makes this delightful experience even more delicious is the addition of crispy and soft sausages. From a hearty breakfast to a perfect party appetizer to adding soul to your favourite hot dogs, sausages have been an inseparable part of our day-to-day indulgence. Undeniably, the taste and glossy texture of sausages makes them so tempting, but have you ever thought about what goes into the making of these yummy sausages and especially their glossy texture? We bet this food fact will leave you perplexed, so read on to know.

 

what is sausage casing made of

Commercially used collagen casings are more commonly used and considered to be a much affordable option as compared to natural casings. However, these collagen casings are made of hides of pigs and cows. Apart from that, bones and animal tendons are also used in making these casings.

Secondly, the Cellulose casings are made of viscose, which is basically a component extracted from the wood pulp or cotton linters (these are basically fibers that stick to the cotton seeds after being separated from the cotton). These casings are strong and sheer. Apart from that, these casing may peel off as you cook them. Lastly, the plastic casings are not edible and are easily impermeable; Thus they can not be smoked.

In some cases, artificial casing can be used only after soaking in lukewarm water and need to be opened with a knife to eliminate air pockets before stuffing them with ground meat. The good thing about synthetic casings is their symmetry in shapes and textures which remains the same.