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Buta-nankotsu (Pork Cartilage)
ぶた 副生物 軟骨 (Buta-nankotsu)
Also known as: Buta-nankotsu, Pork cartilage, 豚軟骨, Pi-tan-soft (Okinawan name)
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | ぶた 副生物 軟骨 ゆで |
| Common Japanese notations | 豚軟骨, 豚ナンコツ |
| Origin | Pork rib and joint cartilage offal |
| Typical functions | Okinawan tebichi-style cuisine, Yakiniku-style pork-skewer 'nankotsu', Pork-bone soup ingredient, Collagen functional positioning |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen. |
Buta-nankotsu (豚軟骨) is pork cartilage — Okinawan tebichi-style cuisine, yakitori-style 'nankotsu,' and pork-bone soup ingredient. Collagen functional positioning.
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- Pre-cooked pork cartilage retail
Ingredient profile
Pork rib and joint cartilage offal.
OEM applications
Okinawan tebichi.
Yakitori-style nankotsu.
Pork-bone soup.
Collagen functional.
For OEM: pre-cooked retail OEM.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty positioning. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | Major Chinese cartilage cuisine. |
| Korea | Established trade. |
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- What is Buta-nankotsu (Pork Cartilage)?
- Buta-nankotsu (豚軟骨) is pork cartilage — Okinawan tebichi-style cuisine, yakitori-style 'nankotsu,' and pork-bone soup ingredient. Collagen functional positioning.
- What is the regulatory status of Buta-nankotsu (Pork Cartilage) in Japan?
- Standard food labeling. Origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen.
- What products typically use Buta-nankotsu (Pork Cartilage)?
- Pre-cooked pork cartilage retail
- Where does Buta-nankotsu (Pork Cartilage) come from?
- Pork rib and joint cartilage offal
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Buta-nankotsu (Pork Cartilage)?
- JSCI: ぶた 副生物 軟骨 ゆで
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — ぶた 副生物 軟骨 ゆで
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.