Unique Content Article: Just What Is Wagyu Beef?

Just What Is Wagyu Beef?

by Abbey Deromer

Wagyu beef referred to as Kobe beef comes from a certain type of cattle in Japan known as Tajima breed. These cattle are bought up and raised according to Japanese prefecture. The area they are bred in is Hyogo and the capital of this area is Kobe.

Not so long ago the importing of Kobe beef was forbidden in coming into the country of United States. There were several speculation that a lot of meat suppliers and restaurants were selling a false product.

After all the rumors of scams the U.S government decided to lift the ban and the beef was then allowed back into the country. When you choose to order Kobe beef or buy it from a supermarket make sure you ask to see proof of where the beef comes from.

The distributors of Kobe beef in America are Freemont (Beef Co). Any retailers that buy the meat will be provided certification to show their consumers that they're selling the real deal.

Wagyu beef is extremely expensive due to the fact that only a limited amount of the cattle is used every year for meat sales. An estimated mere 3000 animals are sold each year for meat distribution. The key reason why this meat is so popular is the intensive flavor and the marbling in the meat.

Many people say the meat has a smooth and buttery texture that can't be compared to any other type of steak on the market.

Real Kobe beef can only come from the area of Kobe in Japan. Some retailers use the name Kobe attached to a name such as American Kobe, this isn't the genuine meat as is did not originate from that area.

Wagyu beef is the name given to certain cattle breeds in Japan the creation of Wagyu beef is not as strict and rigid in its quality standards as Kobe beef is. This beef is also prized for its texture, flavor and marbling.

The Wagyu breed can now be found in other countries such as Australia and America. The breed may come from Japan but the cattle are raised in a totally different way to the cattle in Japan.

Wagyu beef that has been reared in other countries is going to take on a totally different flavor due to the style in which the animal is bred. The Japanese have a certain art and methods they will raise their cattle.

In other countries the method of raising the Wagyu cattle is very different indeed. Climate changes may also affect the end product of the meat along with what the animal is fed will ultimately determine the flavors of the end product.

The Wagyu meat from Japan has a high amount of marbling or fat content in the meat, the meat color is paler when compared to the Wagyu meat served in America or Australia.

It is safe to assume that if you are looking for an authentic Kobe beef or Wagyu steak to make sure that the meat that you order actually originates from that particular area in Japan.



Thanks for reading. The author is a blogger for <a href="http://www.londonfinefoods.co.uk/engine/shop/category/Fresh+Wagyu+Beef">www.londonfinefoods.co.uk</a>

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