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Ushi-rebā (Beef Liver)
牛 副生物 肝臓 (Ushi-rebā)
Also known as: Ushi-rebā, Beef liver, 牛レバー, 牛肝臓
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | 牛 副生物 肝臓 |
| Common Japanese notations | 牛レバー, 牛肝臓, ウシレバー |
| Origin | Beef liver offal |
| Typical functions | Reba-nira-itame, Yakiniku reba, Iron-rich functional positioning |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Note: 2012 raw beef liver consumption ban — only fully-cooked retail products are legal in Japan since regulation (similar to pork liver). Not a designated allergen. |
Ushi-rebā (牛レバー) — beef liver — used for reba-nira-itame and yakiniku. **Critical: raw consumption banned in 2012 — only fully-cooked products legal.**
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Frozen beef liver retail
What it is
Beef liver offal.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Reba-nira-itame.
Yakiniku reba (cooked).
Iron functional.
For OEM: cooked retail OEM.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. **Raw consumption banned (2012).** Only fully-cooked legal. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Established global beef liver trade. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established US offal market. |
| China | Major Chinese liver cuisine. |
| Korea | Established trade. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — 牛 副生物 肝臓
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.