WAGYU CATTLE

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Healthier than other breeds, these cattle are fed a high quality grain diet containing flax seed and marine algae proven to boost Omega 3's comparable to grass fed beef. Wagyu fat is high in oleic and linoleic acids with high HDL levels with lower melting points. This fat results in tenderness and taste improvement

WHAT IS WAGYU BEEF?

Wagyu beef originates from Japan and is considered by many the best beef. With the name meaning "Japanese Cow" (wa=Japanese, gyu=cow)

MARBLED TEXTURE

Wagyu is different form other types of beef. Wagyu beef is distinctive because it is highly marbled.

Marbling refers to the visible layers of intramuscular fat. This is the fat that is found in the muscle. Due to the unique genetics of the cows, the meat contains a higher percentage of fatty acids than ordinary beef, giving it a high marbling score.

The higher the marbling score, the flavorsome, tender and juicy the meat is-100% full blood Wagyu cattle has the highest marble levels of any beef in the world.

HIGH IN FAT

Yes, Wagyu beef is high in fat, and it is actually a good thing.

Health experts have discovered the mono-unsaturated fat ration is higher in Wagyu than in other beef and , the saturated fat contained in Wagyu is different. Forty percent is in a version called stearic acid, which is regarded as having a minimal impact in raising cholesterol levels. The profile of marbled Wagyu beef is more beneficial and healthier to human health.

Wagyu is also higher in a type of fatty acid called conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). Foods that are naturally high in CLA have fewer negative health

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