What is Meijin Wagyu?Meijin Wagyu is a brand of wagyu beef produced with a unified feed and management system, regardless of the production region, ensuring consistently delicious beef.Master of Flavor
The beef you typically consume comes in various types: domestic wagyu, crossbreeds (F1), dairy cattle (Holstein), imported beef, etc. Among these, Japanese Black cattle (wagyu) have been bred for their excellent meat quality, producing some of the world’s finest beef.
Meijin Wagyu is carefully fattened using "Meijin," a specially formulated feed that prioritizes high-quality ingredients and nutrition, along with meticulous management.Characteristics of Meijin Wagyu
Generally, marbled beef is known for its rich fat. However, beef raised on the "Meijin" feed is characterized by low-melting-point fat that is light and clean, making it easy to enjoy without becoming overwhelming.
This is based on the philosophy that "if cattle are fed what the Japanese consider delicious, those cattle will produce delicious beef."
The "Meijin" formulated feed, designed with this idea, uses high-quality ingredients and even includes expensive additives like Vitamin C, creating exceptionally delicious Meijin Wagyu.About the "Meijin" Formulated Feed
To produce good, delicious beef, it is crucial to select cattle with strong genetic potential. However, the feed is also critical in ensuring the cattle can fully express their abilities.
In Ibaraki Prefecture, after numerous trials, the ultimate feed for fattening cattle was developed in 1985 at the Ibaraki Prefecture Yonehira Public Fattening Ranch, in collaboration with Snow Brand Seed Co., Ltd. This premium feed, named "Meijin," is specifically designed for beef cattle fattening.
It is carefully developed with a focus on flavor, preference, nutritional balance, raw material cost, and safety. When used according to the manual, it aims to produce beef with marbling that can be described as "master craftsmanship."Ingredients in "Meijin" FeedWheat Bran: A familiar grain in Japan, second only to rice, wheat bran is the outer layer of the wheat kernel, produced when milling wheat for bread, confectionery, and noodles.
Hominy Feed: Made from the "bran" or "hull" of edible corn, used in confectionery, food production, beer brewing, and vegetable oil production.
Barley: Known to soften fat and improve flavor.
Corn: Feed corn is used in small amounts to balance nutrition and provide energy.
Soybean Meal: Rich in high-quality protein, it is one of the best feed ingredients.
Rice Bran: Produced from edible rice and included in the feed mix.
Others: Contains minerals, vitamins, and fossilized shells (for mineral supplementation). Vitamins C, A, and E are added for additional benefits.
Commitment to Roughage
As herbivores, cattle cannot thrive on grains alone. Meijin Wagyu cattle, whether raised at Ibaraki Prefecture’s farms or by many other farmers, are also fed high-quality rice straw along with "BIO Bagasse," a roughage made from sugarcane and molasses. This roughage not only smells sweet but also contains vanillin (a key component in vanilla extract), resulting in beef with a rich flavor.Vitamin C and Oleic Acid
Meijin feed includes bypass Vitamin C, known for its stress-reducing, antioxidant, immune-boosting, and infection-preventing properties. It also enhances marbling (the "sashi" in the beef), and trials have shown that Vitamin C improves fat quality and marbling.
Oleic acid, commonly found in olive oil, is known to help lower LDL cholesterol. Japanese Black Wagyu is rich in oleic acid, with about 22-23g per 100g of beef (equivalent to two tablespoons of olive oil). This oleic acid not only offers health benefits but also enhances the beef’s flavor and makes the fat melt smoothly in the mouth.Efforts Toward Quality
Ibaraki Prefecture regularly provides information and technology to users of "Meijin" feed. Not only do they sell the feed, but they also collaborate with Snow Brand Seed Co. and related agricultural cooperatives to provide the latest information and technology.
Every carcass of Meijin Wagyu comes with a "Black Wagyu Carcass Certificate" that discloses feeding history, cattle identity, and breeding information. In response to market demands, beef fattened on "Meijin" feed is stamped with the "Meijin" logo, promoting the association of the "Meijin" name with quality and deliciousness.Expansion of the "Meijin" Brand
As a result of these efforts and the implementation of traceability, which allows tracking of production and distribution history, the deliciousness of beef produced with "Meijin" feed is recognized nationwide. Many retailers, including supermarkets, restaurants, and gift product distributors, are now offering Meijin Wagyu, and demand continues to grow. The use of "Meijin" feed has expanded from the Kanto region to Chugoku, Shikoku, Chubu, Tohoku, and even Hokkaido.Production Areas of Meijin WagyuIbaraki Prefecture (Hitachi Beef)
Hokkaido (Mitsuishi Beef, Toyako Wagyu, etc.)
Aomori Prefecture
Iwate Prefecture
Miyagi Prefecture
Akita Prefecture
Yamagata Prefecture
Fukushima Prefecture
Tochigi Prefecture
Saitama Prefecture
Chiba Prefecture (Kazusa Wagyu)
Niigata Prefecture
Nagano Prefecture
Shizuoka Prefecture
Hyogo Prefecture
Shimane Prefecture (Katsube Wagyu)
Okayama Prefecture
Kumamoto Prefecture
Oita Prefecture
Miyazaki Prefecture

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