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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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At a glance

CategoryFood
Japanese labeling name牛 副生物 大腸
Common Japanese notations牛 大腸, シマチョウ
OriginBeef large intestine offal
Typical functionsYakiniku 'shimacho' (striped large intestine), Motsu-nabe ingredient
Regulatory status in JapanStandard 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.

Classification

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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

EUEstablished offal market.
USANiche specialty offal.
ChinaMajor Chinese offal cuisine.
KoreaMajor Korean trade.

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References

  1. 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.

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