Ingredient

Beef Tripe

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Beef tripe is primarily used as a food ingredient, especially in traditional dishes like …

What it is

Beef tripe is the edible lining of a cow's stomach. It is typically cleaned thoroughly and may be bleached or blanched before cooking. Tripe has a unique, somewhat chewy texture.

Why it's used

Beef tripe is primarily used as a food ingredient, especially in traditional dishes like menudo, a Mexican soup. It adds a distinct texture and is often a key component in hearty stews and canned meat products.

Health notes

Beef tripe is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of protein and certain micronutrients. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated tripe, but no specific health concerns are widely associated with its consumption at typical levels.

Allergen info

Beef tripe is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Beef Tripe

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Juanita's Foods, Inc. Menudo, Hot & Spicy Canned Soup High in sodium — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 33% DV per serving 53kcal 4.9Protein 1.8Fat 4.5Carbs Juanita's Foods, Inc. Menudito Chili & Stew High in sodium — 47% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 64kcal 5.5Protein 1.7Fat 6.4Carbs Juanita's Foods, Inc. Hot & Spicy Menudo Canned Soup High in sodium — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 33% DV per serving 53kcal 4.9Protein 1.8Fat 4.5Carbs Goya Foods, Inc. Goya, Beef Tripe Stew With Vegetables Mondogo Chili & Stew High in sodium — 40% DV per serving 48kcal 5.2Protein 0.8Fat 5.6Carbs

Juanita's Foods, Inc. Menudo Canned Soup High in sodium — 47% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 64kcal 5.5Protein 1.7Fat 6.4Carbs Juanita's Foods, Inc. Hominy & Tripe Soup Canned Soup High in sodium — 42% DV per serving 29kcal 1.6Protein 1.0Fat 4.1Carbs Bashas' Markets Fully Cooked Menudo With Hominy Other Soups High in sodium — 39% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 33% DV per serving 49kcal 4.5Protein 1.6Fat 4.5Carbs Goya Foods, Inc. Menudo Canned Soup High in sodium — 54% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 82kcal 5.7Protein 3.7Fat 4.9Carbs Juanita's Foods, Inc. Menudito Canned Soup High in sodium — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 33% DV per serving 53kcal 4.9Protein 1.8Fat 4.5Carbs

Juanita's Foods, Inc. Menudo With Honeycomb Tripe Canned Soup High in sodium — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 42% DV per serving 76kcal 6.8Protein 2.5Fat 6.8Carbs Juanita's Foods, Inc. Juanita's Foods, White Menudo Canned Soup High in sodium — 54% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 69kcal 6.1Protein 2.9Fat 4.9Carbs Juanita's Foods, Inc. Juanita's Foods, Reduced Sodium Menudo Canned Soup High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 33% DV per serving 53kcal 4.9Protein 1.8Fat 4.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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