Crystal pork raised on lactic acid bacteria — a four-way cross born of the gifts of Kofu, clean, refreshing, and utterly delicious.
Koshu Nyusankinton Crystal Pork is a committed four-breed cross pork raised at ‘Chino Farm,’ spread across the hilly area of southern Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. The name carries two meanings: the history of Kofu long known as a ‘crystal production area,’ and a strong commitment to lactic acid bacteria rearing. The defining feature is the proprietary rearing method of blending lactic acid bacteria into a feed centered on rolled barley. Lactic acid bacteria regulate the gut environment of the pigs and suppress the growth of pathogenic bacteria — enabling the raising of healthy pigs. As a result, safe, reliable pork production with the use of hormones and antibiotics suppressed to the absolute minimum is realized. The breed is a four-breed cross — Landrace (L) and Large Yorkshire (W) females crossed with Berkshire (B) and Duroc (D) males. Inheriting the productivity, meat productivity, and meat quality of each breed in good balance — only individuals with a back fat thickness of 1 cm or more are certified with the ‘Crystal Pork’ brand. The meat quality is finely-grained and soft in texture — a defining appeal. The fat has no gaminess with a clean sweetness, and while the umami is firm, the finish is light. Even when cooled, the flavor does not diminish — welcomed as a lunchbox side dish as well. It demonstrates its capabilities in a wide range of preparations including shabu-shabu, sauté, and ginger pork stir-fry — in shabu-shabu particularly, the umami of the clear fat can be savored straight. Trademark registration obtained in 2010, and also certified as ‘Kofu Proof Brand Certified Agricultural and Forestry Products’ in 2020 — a pride of Kofu, specialty pork.
Basic Information
- Name
Koshu Nyusankinton Crystal Pork - Production Area
Chino Farm – Omori Chikusan Co., Ltd. (Kofu City, Yamanashi) - Management Body
N/A - Breed / Crossbreeding
Four-breed cross: Female (Landrace x Large White) x Male (Berkshire x Duroc) - Meat Characteristics
Refreshingly clean flavor with minimal gaminess from gut-healthy lactic acid bacteria rearing; subtle barley sweetness and Berkshire-derived fine-grained elegance - Feed Characteristics
Steam-flaked barley base enriched with lactic acid bacteria additive; steam-flaking raises digestibility; lactic acid bacteria support gut health and reduce medication use - Shipping Age
Not specified - Annual Production
1,200 head annually - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
Trademark registration: November 5, 2010
Certified as a Kofu-no-Akashi Brand Agricultural Product: December 16, 2020 - Related URLs
Omori Chikusan Co., Ltd. – Crystal Pork (Official Site) - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.112
Omori Chikusan Co., Ltd. (Official Site)
Kofu City Industry Support – Kofu no Akashi Brand
Last updated
6/21/2026