the invention relates to a method for manufacturing co - extruded food products , comprising the processing steps of : a ) co - extruding an elongate dough strand with an enclosing casing , b ) bringing the encased elongate food strand into contact with a salt solution for a maximum of 5 seconds , and c ) dividing the encased elongate food strand into separate products . the present invention also relates to a device for manufacturing co - extruded food products .