Collagen
How tight should collagen be stuffed?
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Collagen is not as elastic as natural casing. Therefore, it is not as forgiving for over stuffing. Twist linking requires under stuffing by an amount which works best for the equipment used. Consult your linker manufacturer’s representative.
Do you need to soak collagen?
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See Casing Preparation and Storage Instructions.
Is Collagen edible?
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Yes. It is a natural protein synthesized into a casing. Some wide diameters and collagen used for large slicing products may be too tough to chew but they are technically edible.
How do you smoke collagen casings?
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The smoke cycle would depend on the type product to be smoked and the type of smoke house used. Consult your DeWied Account Executive for help.
What is the best way to store collagen casings?
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See Casing Preparation and Storage Instructions.
Why can’t I twist link my collagen casings sausage by hand?
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Collagen has "memory" therefore it will always want to go back to it’s natural state. However, it can be linked by hand if braided to hold the twists.
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