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Buta-shōchō (Pork Small Intestine)
ぶた 副生物 小腸 (Buta-shōchō)
Also known as: Buta-shōchō, Pork small intestine, 豚小腸, Hime
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | ぶた 副生物 小腸 |
| Common Japanese notations | 豚小腸, ヒメ |
| Origin | Pork small intestine offal |
| Typical functions | Yakiniku 'hime', Motsu-nabe ingredient, Sausage casing |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Not a designated allergen. |
Buta-shōchō (豚小腸) is pork small intestine — yakiniku 'hime' and motsu-nabe ingredient. Also used as natural sausage casing.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Pre-cooked frozen pork small intestine retail
What it is
Pork small intestine offal.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Yakiniku 'hime'.
Motsu-nabe.
Sausage casing.
For OEM: pre-cooked frozen retail and foodservice.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Established offal/casing market. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established offal market. |
| China | Major offal cuisine. |
| Korea | Major Korean gopchang tradition. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — ぶた 副生物 小腸
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.