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Ushi-daichō (Beef Large Intestine)
牛 副生物 大腸 (Ushi-daichō)
Also known as: Ushi-daichō, Beef large intestine, 牛大腸, Shimacho, シマチョウ
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | 牛 副生物 大腸 |
| Common Japanese notations | 牛 大腸, シマチョウ |
| Origin | Beef large intestine offal |
| Typical functions | Yakiniku 'shimacho' (striped large intestine), Motsu-nabe ingredient |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen. |
Ushi-daichō (牛大腸 / シマチョウ) is beef large intestine — yakiniku 'shimacho' and motsu-nabe ingredient.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Pre-cooked frozen shimacho retail
What it is
Beef large intestine offal.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Yakiniku shimacho.
Motsu-nabe.
For OEM: pre-cooked frozen retail.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Established offal market. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty offal. |
| China | Major Chinese offal cuisine. |
| Korea | Major Korean trade. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — 牛 副生物 大腸
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.