COLLAGEN CASINGS HAVING INCREASED FINAL MOISTURE CONTENT AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION

摘要

Collagen casings having a final moisture content of between about 18.5% to 21.5% by weight may be produced by controlling the drying process for a collagen casing ready for drying. The collagen casing is treated with a suspension of polysorbate in vegetable oil following the drying process. The resulting collagen casing does not require treatment in a humidification chamber to increase the moisture content of the casing prior to shirring..