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Ushi-hachinosu (Beef Honeycomb Tripe)

牛 副生物 第二胃 (Ushi-hachinosu)

Also known as: Ushi-hachinosu, Beef honeycomb tripe, Reticulum, 牛 第二胃, ハチノス

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At a glance

CategoryFood
Japanese labeling name牛 副生物 第二胃
Common Japanese notationsハチノス, 牛 第二胃, 蜂の巣
OriginBeef second-stomach (reticulum) tripe — distinctive honeycomb-pattern surface giving the name 'hachinosu' (蜂の巣 = beehive); central to Italian trippa alla romana and Japanese motsu-nabe applications
Typical functionsYakiniku 'hachinosu', Italian-influenced trippa cooking, Motsu-nabe ingredient
Regulatory status in JapanStandard food labeling. Origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen.

Ushi-hachinosu (ハチノス / 蜂の巣) is beef second-stomach (reticulum) honeycomb tripe. Yakiniku, Italian-influenced trippa, and motsu-nabe applications.

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 hachinosu retail

What it is

Beef reticulum (second stomach) honeycomb tripe.

Typical uses in Japanese products

Yakiniku.

Italian trippa alla romana.

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 Italian trippa market.
USAEstablished US honeycomb tripe market.
ChinaMajor Chinese tripe cuisine.
KoreaEstablished Korean trade.

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References

  1. MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — 牛 副生物 第二胃 ゆで

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

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