LPT 312: Abattoir Practices and Animal Products Technology (1+1)

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR GUT PROCESSING

• Casings should be manufactured from gut of healthy animals, which have been properly slaughtered, inspected and passed.
• Intestines for processing should not have ulcers and heavy parasitic infestations with nodules.
• Sanitary handling conditions should be maintained from slaughter to final packing.
• The product should be clean with good colour and without objectionable odour. It should have proper length and be sufficiently cured. The casings be graded as per the Indian Standards IS: 1981 (1962).