The invention relates to a single-layer or multilayer, flat or tubular food casing having a support based on a water-insoluble thermoplastic polymer, a polymer of animal or plant or chemical origin, or regenerated or precipitated cellulose, an adhesion layer (binder layer) firmly bound to the support and a transferable layer situated thereon. This transferable layer comprises particulate foods having a mean particle size of 60 to 800 .mu.m, if appropriate also food additives such as food dyes and liquid smoke. In addition the invention relates to a method of producing the casing and use thereof as wrapping of meat and sausage products, fish products, cheese, baked goods and confectionery.