Dried Natural Casings (Blown) for Traditional Sausage Production

Dried Natural Casings (Blown) are a traditional type of natural casings used widely in sausage production. These sausage casings are made from the intestines of animals, typically pigs or sheep, and undergo a drying process after being thoroughly cleaned and inflated, or "blown," to check for quality and uniformity. Dried blown casings offer a long shelf life and are ideal for storage and transport. Before use, they are typically soaked in water to regain flexibility and strength, making them suitable for a wide range of sausage types, from fresh to smoked varieties.

The term "blown" refers to the casing being formed into a tube by passing air through it. This type of product retains part of the small intestinal mucosa, resulting in a light oily aroma in the finished product. This is usually used in the production of high-quality traditional sausages.