On Mon, 18 Jan 1999 11:02:51 -0700 T Croteau <[log in to unmask]> writes: >they stuff the meat into real casing not synthetic..so.... as I >understand.... real casing is casein.(.intestinal lining from cow/pig >or sheep.).. is casein "different" in cows verses sheep or pigs..... Huh?? I've never heard this one before and never seen it on any "ingredients to avoid" list. We eat sausages made with natural casing all the time and have never had any problems. Casein is a protein found in the milk of animals, but I've never heard of it being anywhere else in the animal. Kathy P. ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]