Names to look for on labels
- hog casing
- hog casings
- pork casings
- pig casing
What to do
Avoid products containing this unless the pack clearly states a halal source or carries a recognised halal certification.
More about pork casing
Hog casing is cleaned pig intestine used as a sausage skin. It is common for bratwurst, frankfurters and breakfast sausages.
A label that says natural casing does not tell you which animal the casing came from, since sheep, cattle and pig casings are all sold. Ask, or choose a halal-certified sausage.
Is pork casing vegetarian or vegan?
No. Pork casing comes from animals, so it is not vegetarian or vegan.
Found in 4 UK products we checked
Why we classify it this way
Haram Hog casings are pig intestines used as sausage skins. They come from pigs, which are prohibited in the Qur'an (2:173 and 5:3), so they are haram.
Basis: Prohibited. It is, or is made from, something the Qur'an prohibits.
References
- Qur'an 2:173, Quran.com. Forbids carrion, blood, swine and what is slaughtered in the name of other than God, with an allowance for genuine necessity.
- Qur'an 5:3, Quran.com. Lists carrion, blood and swine among the forbidden foods.
Classification audited 3 November 2026. It has not been reviewed by a scholar. How classifications work · Suggest a correction
Frequently asked questions
Is pork casing halal?
Pork casing is haram. Hog casings are pig intestines used as sausage skins. They come from pigs, which are prohibited in the Qur'an (2:173 and 5:3), so they are haram.
Where does pork casing come from?
Pig intestines.
Is pork casing vegetarian or vegan?
No. Pork casing comes from animals, so it is not vegetarian or vegan.