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Crépine

A thin membrane veined with fat that encloses the stomach of animals - used to make crépinettes..

Definition

A thin membrane veined with fat that encloses the stomach of animals - used to make crépinettes. Also known as cawl or toilette, it is used to hold together ingredients in certain dishes such as terrines, faggots, stuffed cabbage leaves.