How to Check the Quality of a Casing Before Use

When preparing sausages, choosing a quality casing is essential to guarantee the success of your recipe. Contrary to popular belief, the only truly reliable method to check the quality of a casing is to select it by filling it with water (for sheep or pork casings) or air (for other casings). This step allows you to identify any leaks or weaknesses that could compromise the filling or cooking process.

Selection : The Only Reliable Method

Calibration serves above all to ensure the absence of holes and defects in the casing. Here's how to proceed if you want to check it yourself:

* Sheep or hog casings: With the help of a suitable tap, fill the casing with water, which will allow you to easily detect leaks, holes or walls that are too thin.

Then take the casing in your both hands and catch it between middle finger and ring finger and test the quality ( mechanical resistance ) by pinching the casing between the index finger and the thumb

This operation is as precise than technical and is generally reserved to specialists of casing selecting : the selectors

Other casings (beef, horse, etc.): Proceed as described above but use air (with a suitable pump or manually) to inflate them and identify any weak points.
In both cases, if the water or air does not escape and the casing maintains a homogeneous shape, this means that the product is of quality and ready to use.

However, in sheep casings, fine porosities are allowed if they are resistant to pressure (AAB Quality).

Trust Cebonat for Professional Calibration

At Cebonat, we have made calibration our priority: all our casings are systematically checked and verified before being put on sale. Our team of experts rigorously selects each batch of casings, then carries out the necessary tests to guarantee optimal performance and foolproof solidity. Thanks to this demanding process, you benefit from:

• A reliable product, without the risk of leaks or unexpected tears.
  * A caliber that complies with the indicated standards, which facilitates the filling work and allows for even cooking.
  * A time saving: no need to test the tightness of each casing yourself, we take care of it.

Why Invest in a Quality Casing?

The use of a good quality natural casing directly influences:

• Texture: a well-calibrated natural casing offers an ideal hold, both when filling and tasting.
  * Taste: natural casings allow the meat to breathe and contribute to the authentic flavor of the sausage.
  * Yield: a perfectly calibrated casing saves you time and limits waste.

Example: Sheep Casing 22/24 DEXTRA QUALITY (AAB)

Among our references, the Sheep Casing 22/24 DEXTRA QUALITY (AAB) perfectly illustrates Cebonat's commitment:

• Rigorous Caliber : a true 22/24 mm caliber, suitable for regular sausages and a filling without surprises.
  * Strength and flexibility: checked by the water test, guaranteeing optimal resistance during filling.
  * Ease of use: a quick soaking system (15 minutes) for a ready-to-use casing (casings in tins, untangled and in brine or on pipes).

With this casing, you can be sure of working with a safe product, ideal for professional or demanding amateur use.

Calibration and Confidence in a Specialist

The only effective method to check the quality of a casing before using it is to calibrate it by filling it with water or air, depending on its type. This step is essential to detect any imperfections that could harm your achievements. However, by using Cebonat, you have casings that are already checked, which saves you time and guarantees the success of your preparations. Thanks to the meticulous calibration carried out beforehand, you can cook with complete peace of mind and offer tasty and perfectly formed sausages.