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Buta-shinzō (Pork Heart)

ぶた 副生物 心臓 (Buta-shinzō)

Also known as: Buta-shinzō, Pork heart, 豚ハツ, 豚心臓

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At a glance

CategoryFood
Japanese labeling nameぶた 副生物 心臓
Common Japanese notations豚ハツ, 豚心臓
OriginPork heart offal
Typical functionsYakitori-style pork-skewer 'hatsu', Motsu-yaki specialty
Regulatory status in JapanStandard food labeling. Origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen.

Buta-shinzō (豚ハツ / 豚心臓) is pork heart — yakitori-style 'hatsu' and motsu-yaki specialty.

Classification

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Used in (typical product categories)

Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.

  • Frozen pork heart retail

What it is

Pork heart offal.

Typical uses in Japanese products

Yakitori-style hatsu.

Motsu-yaki.

For OEM: foodservice supply.

Regulatory classification in Japan

Standard food labeling. Origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen.

Regulatory classification in other markets

EUEstablished offal market.
USANiche specialty offal.
ChinaMajor Chinese offal cuisine.
KoreaEstablished Korean offal tradition.

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References

  1. MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — ぶた 副生物 心臓

Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.

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