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Ushi-suji (Beef Tendon)

牛 副生物 腱 (Ushi-suji)

Also known as: Ushi-suji, Beef tendon, 牛すじ, Sujiniku

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At a glance

CategoryFood
Japanese labeling name牛 副生物 腱 ゆで
Common Japanese notations牛すじ, 牛 腱, スジ肉
OriginBeef tendon offal
Typical functionsSuji-nikomi (tendon stew) — Osaka regional specialty, Oden major ingredient (Kanto and other regional varieties), Collagen functional positioning
Regulatory status in JapanStandard food labeling. Imported origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen.

Ushi-suji (牛すじ) is beef tendon — Osaka suji-nikomi specialty and oden major ingredient. Collagen functional positioning.

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  • Pre-cooked beef tendon retail (frozen)

Ingredient profile

Beef tendon offal.

OEM applications

Suji-nikomi Osaka.

Oden ingredient.

Collagen functional.

For OEM: pre-cooked frozen retail.

Regulatory classification in Japan

Standard food labeling. Imported origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen.

Regulatory classification in other markets

EUNiche specialty positioning.
USANiche specialty positioning.
ChinaMajor Chinese tendon cuisine.
KoreaEstablished Korean trade.

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Quick answers

What is Ushi-suji (Beef Tendon)?
Ushi-suji (牛すじ) is beef tendon — Osaka suji-nikomi specialty and oden major ingredient. Collagen functional positioning.
What is the regulatory status of Ushi-suji (Beef Tendon) in Japan?
Standard food labeling. Imported origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen.
What products typically use Ushi-suji (Beef Tendon)?
Pre-cooked beef tendon retail (frozen)
Where does Ushi-suji (Beef Tendon) come from?
Beef tendon offal
What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Ushi-suji (Beef Tendon)?
JSCI: 牛 副生物 腱 ゆで

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References

  1. 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — 牛 副生物 腱 ゆで

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

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