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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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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | 牛 副生物 腱 ゆで |
| Common Japanese notations | 牛すじ, 牛 腱, スジ肉 |
| Origin | Beef tendon offal |
| Typical functions | Suji-nikomi (tendon stew) — Osaka regional specialty, Oden major ingredient (Kanto and other regional varieties), Collagen functional positioning |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard 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
| EU | Niche specialty positioning. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | Major Chinese tendon cuisine. |
| Korea | Established Korean trade. |
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- 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
- 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.