Kalle
Fibrous and added value casings
Kalle is a leading manufacturer of fibrous casings, widely used in the meat processing industry for sausages and deli products. Known for their strength, consistency, and superior smoke and moisture permeability, Kalle’s casings enhance both the production efficiency and the quality of the final product. With a strong commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, Kalle continues to set industry standards in fibrous casing technology.
Fibrous casings
Artificial casings for the meat industry
In 1929, Kalle introduced the Nalo sausage casing as the first real alternative to animal-derived skins. Decades later, these seamless fibrous casings are still a mainstay in the Kalle range. The only difference today is that the sheer variety of product variations would have been unimaginable in 1929.
Nalo casings are made from cellulose obtained from wood. This material is processed through a number of steps to create viscose. The breakthrough Kalle achieved in 1929 was to pass the liquid viscose through a ring nozzle and thus create a seamless tube. The product name, Nalo, is a contraction of the German word “nahtlos”, meaning seamless. Nalo casings are usually strengthened through the addition of a special fiber paper that is similar to that used in tea bags and coffee pods. The finished product is called a “fibrous casing”.
Pre smoked casings
Added value casings for the meat industry
Value-added casings are the latest casing segment at Kalle. A prime example of the company’s commitment to innovation, they show how Kalle can improve quality for consumers while helping manufacturers to boost their efficiency.
Value-added casings provide a range of benefits that go far beyond the traditional function of the sausage casing. They eliminate entire production steps by transferring smoke, color, flavor and/or spices directly from the casing onto the product surface. This takes place during the cooking process of the filled meat, cheese or tofu. The product is then ready for use and remains in the casing until cut or opened.
