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Buta-tan (Pork Tongue)
ぶた 副生物 舌 (Buta-tan)
Also known as: Buta-tan, Pork tongue, 豚タン, 豚舌
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | ぶた 副生物 舌 |
| Common Japanese notations | 豚タン, 豚舌, ブタタン |
| Origin | Pork tongue offal |
| Typical functions | Yakiniku tan, Sliced cooked retail (deli/sandwich) |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Not a designated allergen. |
Buta-tan (豚タン) is pork tongue — yakiniku and deli/sandwich applications.
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- Frozen pork tongue retail
Ingredient profile
Pork tongue offal.
OEM applications
Yakiniku tan.
Deli/sandwich retail.
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Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Established offal market. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established offal market. |
| China | Major Chinese pork tongue cuisine. |
| Korea | Major Korean pork tongue tradition. |
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- What is Buta-tan (Pork Tongue)?
- Buta-tan (豚タン) is pork tongue — yakiniku and deli/sandwich applications.
- What is the regulatory status of Buta-tan (Pork Tongue) in Japan?
- Standard food labeling. Not a designated allergen.
- What products typically use Buta-tan (Pork Tongue)?
- Frozen pork tongue retail
- Where does Buta-tan (Pork Tongue) come from?
- Pork tongue offal
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Buta-tan (Pork Tongue)?
- JSCI: ぶた 副生物 舌
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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 舌
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.