Meat

Honeycomb

Honeycomb tripe is the reticulum lining with a distinctive hexagonal pattern—the most widely recognised tripe type in many Western markets. Cleaned and long-cooked, it becomes tender and mild, perfect for menudo, pho garnishes, and French tripes à la mode styles. Blanch, then simmer until a fork pierces easily. The honeycomb texture holds sauces and looks attractive on the plate. Always buy well-cleaned product or clean meticulously at home.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

BraisedCleanedMenudoStewed

Traits

Classic TripeDistinctive PatternHoneycomb TextureLong CookMildReticulum

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 208

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 12.4 g
Saturated Fat 4.87 g
Trans Fat 0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.13 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.94 g
Cholesterol 66.7 mg
Sodium 63.5 mg
Salt 0.16 g
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Complex / starch 0 g
Protein 21.4 g
Water 62.4 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 208 kcal
Water 62.4 g
Protein 21.4 g
Fat 12.4 g
- Saturated Fat 4.87 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 5.13 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.94 g
  - Omega-3 0.09 g
- Trans Fat 0.2 g
Vitamins 36.8 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.08 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.2 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 5.47 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.59 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.39 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.4 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 7.6 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg
- Vitamin E 0.28 mg
- Vitamin K 1.4 µg
Minerals 343 mg
- Major Minerals 342 mg
  - Calcium 49 mg
  - Sodium 63.5 mg
  - Potassium 229 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.16 g
Cholesterol 66.7 mg

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.08 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.2 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 5.47 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.59 · vitamin-b6: 0.39 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.4 · vitamin-b9-folate: 7.6 · vitamin-d: 0.2 · vitamin-e: 0.28 · vitamin-k: 1.4 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 63.53 · Potassium: 229 · Calcium: 49 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Honeycomb of Beef: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

1500FR

French regional tripe cookery made honeycomb a standard market cut.

1900MX

Mexican menudo elevated honeycomb tripe in spicy morning stews.

2000

Global restaurants treated honeycomb as the default premium tripe type.