Raised on dried bananas from the Philippines — a brand pork celebrated for its sweet, gentle fat and soft, yielding meat quality.
Banana Pork, nurtured in Chiba and Ibaraki Prefectures, is a brand pork born of a unique commitment to incorporating dried banana from the Philippines into the feed. The managing body, Nihon Chikusan Shinko Co., Ltd., gives the pigs a specially formulated finishing feed incorporating dried banana called ‘Banana Crusher’ for approximately 2 months before shipment. This Banana Crusher is richly containing dietary fiber, regulating the gut environment of the pigs and supporting healthy growth. The great appeal of Banana Pork lies in the softness of the meat quality and the quality of the fat. The amino acids and sugars contained in banana are incorporated into the fat — lowering the fat melting point — producing a sweetly melting fat enjoyable from the moment it enters the mouth. The minimal off-odor and clean, refreshing finish are also defining characteristics. Supported as a brand pork that is easy to eat even for those concerned about the characteristic pork off-odor. Shipping age is 180 days, shipping weight approximately 110 kg — by raising slowly and patiently, the umami of the meat is firmly drawn out. The cross is LWD three-breed cross — Landrace × Large Yorkshire sow with Duroc male — combining well-proportioned build and eating quality. Sales are conducted through Toride Meat Center in Toride City, Ibaraki Prefecture, with purchase also possible at the direct sales outlet ‘Toride Honpo.’ Also popular as a furusato nozei return gift, with orders coming from throughout Japan — a brand pork of high reputation. Please do verify the flavor of Banana Pork — raised on the full bounty of banana — at least once.
Basic Information
- Name
Banana Pork - Production Area
Designated farms in Chiba Prefecture - Management Body
Nihon Chikusan Shinko Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Three-breed cross (LWD): Female (Landrace x Large White) x Male Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Melting-sweet fat with a low melting point from banana-derived amino acids and sugars; extremely low gaminess with a refreshing, clean finish - Feed Characteristics
Philippine dried banana Banana Crusher added to finishing feed for approx. 2 months before shipping; rich in dietary fiber to support gut health - Shipping Age
180 days / approx. 110 kg - Annual Production
3,000–3,500 head annually. Primary wholesalers: Marudai Meat Kansai, Zenshoku, and Ishida Foods. - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
Trademark registration: March 16, 2011 - Related URLs
Toride Honpo (Banana Pork Direct Sales) - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.101
Toride Honpo (Direct Sales)
Last updated
6/21/2026