# Name of plastic roll ground meat package **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [March 31, 2021, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-plastic-roll-ground-meat-package/939094 "2021-03-31T16:23:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Gary\_T](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Gary\_T](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_T)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2021, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-plastic-roll-ground-meat-package/939094/1 "2021-03-31T16:23:51Z")
Some ground meats, typically breakfast sausage and ground beef, are often sold in cylindrical one-pound (or larger) plastic roll packages tied off with a metal clamp at each end. What is the name of that type of package? ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2021, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-plastic-roll-ground-meat-package/939094/2 "2021-03-31T16:25:17Z")
> **[Chub (container)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chub_(container))** > > Pages for logged out editors learn more > > A chub or a chub pack is a type of container formed by a tube of flexible packaging material. The cylindrical package has the appearance of a sausage with the ends sealed by metal crimps or clips. > Chub packs are used to pack semi-solid materials such as: ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2021, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-plastic-roll-ground-meat-package/939094/3 "2021-03-31T16:30:29Z")
I’ve never seen the lumpy chubs before. (And yes, that is what she said.) ---
**Author:** ![snowthx](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowthx/32/10660_2.png) [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2021, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-plastic-roll-ground-meat-package/939094/4 "2021-03-31T16:44:56Z")
Tube steak? ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2021, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-plastic-roll-ground-meat-package/939094/5 "2021-03-31T16:56:58Z")
> [@snowthx](#): > > Tube steak? - That’s a hot dog. ---
**Author:** ![alovem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b38774/32.png) [@alovem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alovem)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2021, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-plastic-roll-ground-meat-package/939094/6 "2021-03-31T17:08:01Z")
Generically, you could call it _casing_. It’s sort of a euphamism for intestine. _Synthetic casing_ when it’s plastic or whatever. Google “cased meats” to see examples. In addition to processed meats, dog food and even roe paste are sold in casing in some markets. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2021, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-plastic-roll-ground-meat-package/939094/7 "2021-03-31T22:03:21Z")
But this is about the on-shelf packaging, not about the edible contents. ---
**Author:** ![BippityBoppityBoo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bippityboppityboo/32/5745_2.png) [@BippityBoppityBoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BippityBoppityBoo)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2021, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-plastic-roll-ground-meat-package/939094/8 "2021-03-31T22:08:26Z")
In my neck of the woods it is called a ‘chub’, as mentioned upthread. A tube closed with metal clips at the end. The chub packaging is cut open, removed and discarded. ---
**Author:** ![Mister\_Rik](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mister_rik/32/491_2.png) [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2021, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-plastic-roll-ground-meat-package/939094/9 "2021-04-01T00:26:08Z")
Yep, we call it a “chub” in restaurant kitchens. ---
**Author:** ![Si\_Amigo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/si_amigo/32/2877_2.png) [@Si\_Amigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Si_Amigo)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2021, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-plastic-roll-ground-meat-package/939094/10 "2021-04-01T03:29:49Z")
I’ve always heard called it a package or roll of sausage. Like in “Pick me up a roll of Jimmy Deans at store at store while you are there for breakfast tomorrow”. ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Strangelove](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.strangelove/32/6613_2.png) [@Dr.Strangelove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Strangelove)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2021, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-plastic-roll-ground-meat-package/939094/11 "2021-04-01T03:36:49Z")
I must say, that’s a wonderful list of examples in the Wiki article: - [sausage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sausage) - [hamburger](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamburger) - [dog food](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_food) - [cheese spreads](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheese_spread) - [frostings](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icing_(food)) - [bread dough](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dough) - [cookie dough](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cookie_dough) - [creamed corn](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creamed_corn) - [drywall compound](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drywall_compound) - [explosive slurries](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slurry) Some semi-solid food compounds might well result in an explosive slurry. ---
**Author:** ![scabpicker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scabpicker/32/8268_2.png) [@scabpicker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scabpicker)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2021, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-plastic-roll-ground-meat-package/939094/12 "2021-04-01T04:41:06Z")
Yeah, called a “chub” here, unless it’s just generically referred to as a “pack”. I assume the OP has heard it called other things? ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2021, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-plastic-roll-ground-meat-package/939094/13 "2021-04-01T04:48:33Z")
I used to have the company which makes Jimmy Dean sausage products as a client. Definitely called “chubs” by them, too. ---
**Author:** ![alovem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b38774/32.png) [@alovem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alovem)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2021, 7:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-plastic-roll-ground-meat-package/939094/14 "2021-04-01T07:29:47Z")
If that was directed at my post, I said **synthetic** casing. It’s the outermost packaging in which it’s sold. ---
**Author:** ![Gary\_T](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Gary\_T](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_T)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2021, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-plastic-roll-ground-meat-package/939094/15 "2021-04-04T04:08:22Z")
Chub is the word I was looking for. I thought that I remembered it and googled it to make sure, but I spelled it “chubb” and everything I saw was about some insurance company. Thanks to all for the correct answer with the correct spelling. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2021, 12:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-plastic-roll-ground-meat-package/939094/16 "2021-04-04T12:08:08Z")
> [@Si\_Amigo](#): > > Like in “Pick me up a roll of Jimmy Deans at store at store while you are there for breakfast tomorrow”. There is an error in this sentence, if you notice. You should have said Tennessee Pride. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/hvIALceoO1s/hqdefault.jpg "Tennessee Pride Country Sausage (Commercial, 1982)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvIALceoO1s) ---
**Author:** ![PastTense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pasttense/32/14550_2.png) [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2021, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-plastic-roll-ground-meat-package/939094/17 "2021-04-04T12:19:08Z")
You’re not going to get freezer burn with this type packaging, right? So is there any limit on how long frozen meats with this type packaging will be good for? ---
**Author:** ![jnglmassiv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f07891/32.png) [@jnglmassiv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jnglmassiv)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2021, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-plastic-roll-ground-meat-package/939094/18 "2021-04-04T17:35:38Z")
I noticed a lot of liverwurst-type items sold on a chub basis while at the grocery yesterday. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2021, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-plastic-roll-ground-meat-package/939094/19 "2021-04-04T18:41:12Z")
> [@PastTense](#): > > You’re not going to get freezer burn with this type packaging, right? So is there any limit on how long frozen meats with this type packaging will be good for? I froze a few chubs of ground beef when the shit hit the fan last year. It kept up well, but leaked once thawed out. Had to use them quick! Unclear how the package was compromised. ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2021, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-plastic-roll-ground-meat-package/939094/20 "2021-04-04T18:49:12Z")
> [@running\_coach](#): > > Chub [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/msjK87jjLXg/hqdefault.jpg "butt-head laugh") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msjK87jjLXg)