Raised on a wheat-derived eco-feed — a Hyogo brand pork celebrated for the beautiful marbling that is its greatest pride.
Hyogo Yukihime Pork (Hyogo Snow Princess Pork) is a brand pork with integrated production within Hyogo Prefecture. True to its name — characterized by pure white, beautiful fat like snow and rich marbling-style intramuscular fat. What the producers particularly commit to is the feed — using eco-feed utilizing surplus bread and noodles from the food manufacturing process as the base, while blending starch-rich wheat-derived feed at 40%+ dry weight for 50+ days before shipment, realizing a special meat quality. Thanks to this high starch feed, the fat content in the loin meat rises to approximately 3 times that of standard pork — finished with a marbling that is exceptional even in appearance. Furthermore, the fat melting point being approximately 3°C lower than standard pork produces a smooth texture that melts instantly from the moment it enters the mouth. Furthermore, the high proportion of oleic acid contained in the fat is also one of the major appeals — a clean, elegant finish. What Hyogo Yukihime Pork aims for is establishing a position as a strong brand rivaling Kobe Beef in the Kansai region where beef culture is deeply rooted. Production farmers, wholesalers, feed manufacturers, and Hyogo Prefecture Livestock Association all work together to nurture the brand as a region. This brand pork enriching the local Hyogo table — demonstrates its true value fully in umami-rich shabu-shabu and braised pork belly. Please do try at least once the special pork that melts in the mouth.
Basic Information
- Name
Hyogo Yukihime Pork - Production Area
Designated farms in Hyogo Prefecture - Management Body
Hyogo Livestock Association (collaborative brand management) - Breed / Crossbreeding
Triple cross / dual cross / hybrid pig - Meat Characteristics
An extraordinary marbling — the loin’s fat content is approximately three times that of standard pork. The low melting point delivers a smooth, dissolving sensation the moment it touches the palate. - Feed Characteristics
Wheat starch-based eco-feed (bread and noodle scraps) at 40%+ by dry weight for 50+ days before shipping. Fat content approx. 3x normal pork; melting point approx. 3°C lower than regular pork; high oleic acid content. - Shipping Age
N/A - Annual Production
Approx. 4,400 head annually - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
Trademark registration: August 6, 2010
Brand regulations established: May 23, 2007; revised January 22, 2013
Designated retailer program in place - Related URLs
Hyogo Yukihime Pork (Official Site)
Establishing ‘Hyogo Yukihime Pork’ in Kansai’s Beef Culture
Kobe Shushinkan — June Umaimono / Hyogo Yukihime Pork - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.155
Hyogo Yukihime Pork (Official Site)
Establishing a New Brand Pork ‘Hyogo Yukihime Pork’ in the Beef-Centric Kansai Region
Kobe Shushinkan — Hyogo Yukihime Pork
Last updated
6/21/2026