Collagen casing handling starts with choosing a casing that matches the sausage process, filling equipment and required format. Made from animal collagen, these edible tubes are supplied in rolled and shirred formats with model-specific sizes and processing limits.
Rolled and shirred formats
The current HONSEN® range lists rolled casings in 10–16 mm calibers and shirred casings in 17–28 mm calibers. Confirm the length per roll or stick and the carton configuration for the ordered model.
Fresh, smoked, dried and fried products
The range includes named models for each processing route. Filling, drying, smoking, cooking or frying conditions should be matched to the selected casing instead of assuming one model suits all sausage products.
Prepare a casing trial
| Selection point | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Sausage process | Fresh, smoked, dried or fried route, including the planned processing stages. |
| Format and size | Rolled or shirred format, caliber, length per roll or stick and carton configuration. |
| Filling line | Equipment, filling consistency and behaviour with the actual sausage recipe. |
| Quality records | Selected model, specification, sample code and applicable batch documents. |
Keep the recipe and line conditions consistent when comparing samples. Record how each selected model behaves during filling and the later drying, smoking, cooking or frying stages that apply to your product. Agree on the acceptance criteria before moving to a bulk order.
Collagen casing handling and incoming checks
Review physical appearance, moisture, composition and microbiological limits in the current specification. Process trials should cover filling consistency and behavior under the actual sausage recipe and line conditions.
Storage and shelf life
Keep the packages closed at 10–25°C and 50–70% relative humidity. The stated shelf life is two years in intact original packaging. Follow the actual batch label and storage instructions for the ordered product.
Planning a bulk casing order
For a quotation, send the sausage process, casing format and caliber, estimated order quantity, destination and the documents your quality team needs. Confirm model availability, pack configuration and the agreed specification before placing the order.
Product specifications and documents
Compare Collagen Casing models and technical documents. The product page provides the current grade information and available documents.
Questions and answers
Can one collagen casing be used for every sausage?
No. Select the named model for the processing route, diameter and filling equipment, then validate it in the actual sausage process.
What storage conditions apply to the current range?
Keep packages closed at 10–25°C and 50–70% relative humidity. The current specification states two years in intact original packaging; follow the batch label and instructions.