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Ushi-tan (Beef Tongue)
牛 副生物 舌 (Ushi-tan)
Also known as: Ushi-tan, Beef tongue, 牛タン, Gyū-tan
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | 牛 副生物 舌 |
| Common Japanese notations | 牛タン, 牛舌, ウシタン, Gyū-tan |
| Origin | Beef tongue offal; principal supply USA, Australia imports for cost-positioned mass-market; Sendai (Miyagi) is the heritage gyū-tan production center for premium Japanese-style preparation |
| Typical functions | Sendai gyū-tan-yaki — defining regional cuisine signature, Premium yakiniku tongue cut, Tongue-deli (Western-style) |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Sendai gyū-tan regional brand established. Imported origin disclosure essential. Not a designated allergen. |
Ushi-tan (牛タン) — beef tongue — is a defining Sendai (Miyagi) regional cuisine ingredient (gyū-tan-yaki). Imported principally from USA and Australia.
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- Pre-cooked Sendai gyū-tan retail (premium gift)
- Frozen sliced tan retail (yakiniku)
Ingredient profile
Beef tongue offal.
OEM applications
Sendai gyū-tan-yaki — regional signature.
Yakiniku tan.
Tongue-deli.
For OEM: Sendai gyū-tan production OEM, premium gift retail.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Sendai regional brand. Imported origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Established offal market. |
|---|---|
| USA | Major US beef tongue export. |
| China | Major Chinese beef tongue cuisine. |
| Korea | Established Korean uhyeo tradition. |
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- What is Ushi-tan (Beef Tongue)?
- Ushi-tan (牛タン) — beef tongue — is a defining Sendai (Miyagi) regional cuisine ingredient (gyū-tan-yaki). Imported principally from USA and Australia.
- What is the regulatory status of Ushi-tan (Beef Tongue) in Japan?
- Standard food labeling. Sendai gyū-tan regional brand established. Imported origin disclosure essential. Not a designated allergen.
- What products typically use Ushi-tan (Beef Tongue)?
- Pre-cooked Sendai gyū-tan retail (premium gift) / Frozen sliced tan retail (yakiniku)
- Where does Ushi-tan (Beef Tongue) come from?
- Beef tongue offal; principal supply USA, Australia imports for cost-positioned mass-market; Sendai (Miyagi) is the heritage gyū-tan production center for premium Japanese-style preparation
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Ushi-tan (Beef Tongue)?
- JSCI: 牛 副生物 舌
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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 舌 各形態
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.