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Beef Kobe & Wagyu
Universally recognised as the finest beef, Wagyu has achieved an unparalleled cult status, but is still shrouded in an element of uncertainty.
The main issue is separating Kobe from ‘Wagyu’. In the most straightforward terms, all Kobe is Wagyu, but not all Wagyu is Kobe. Wagyu meat traditionally comes from purebred Japanese Wagyu cattle breeds – the Black, Brown, Polled, and Shorthorn – and reared in four key regions of Japan, the most important of which is the famous and revered Kobe region.
The production and exportation of Wagyu from Japan is highly protected. The isolated regions of breeding animals lead to the development of a unique beast with a flavour to match: rich marbling, tenderness, and more omega-3 and -6 than any other beef. A brief spell of exportation saw Japanese Black Wagyu cattle transported across the globe, from the U.S. to Chile, Australian and the U.K. It has been some decades since the window of crossbreeding and export closed, but successful ranches and farms have sprung up in all four corners of the world.
Our philosophy is to provide our clients with the most exceptional range we can; genuine Kobe from Japan, available on order, as well as a selection of incredible Wagyu meats from farms around the world.
The Golden Rules of Kobe
1 The cattle breeder has to be part of the Kobe association and raise his cattle accordingly
2 The cattle must be born and raised in the area of Hyogo
3 The cattle must be Japanese Black
4 Females should never have carried veal and males should be castrated
5 All cattle must be between 28 and 60 months
6 Male cattle must be 260 to 470kg in carcass weight while
females must be 230 to 470kg
7 The cattle must be sold on the market in the area of Hyogo 8 The yield has to be classed as A or B grade
9 The marbling grade must be between six and 12
Japanese Wagyu
With its inherent marbled fat allowing that melt-in-your-mouth experience, to the delicious flavour and tenderness offered by Wagyu beef, Japanese Wagyu truly is a wonderful product.
Australian Wagyu
Grades 3 – 11 available on request.
Chilean Wagyu
New Zealand Wagyu
The finest grass-fed Wagyu from this green isle. Grades 3 – 11 available on request.
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