Born of Miyazaki’s nature and rigorous hygiene management — a finely-grained three-way cross pork with absolutely zero off-odor.
Nichinan Mochi Buta (Nichinan Springy Pork), raised in the nature-rich environment of Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture, is a brand pork consistently produced from breeding through shipping — with thoroughgoing strict hygiene management at an SPF (Specific Pathogen Free)-certified farm. At SPF certified farms, the use of antimicrobial drugs is minimized — with little concern for drug residue — highly evaluated as pork that can be put in the mouth with confidence by many meat industry professionals. The breed is a three-breed pig — Duroc male crossed with a sow born from Landrace × Large Yorkshire — realizing a meat quality characterized by firm lean and appropriate marbling. A dedicated feed blending 70–80% milo, wheat, and Miyazaki specialty kansho (sweet potato) is given in the late fattening period — this is the secret to drawing out the finely-grained, rich umami of Nichinan Mochi Buta. Furthermore, copra flakes (coconut oil cake) are also blended — the fat finishes taut yet with good mouthfeel — producing a juicy, smooth texture. The finished meat is rich yet without the characteristic pork off-odor — the aftertaste is clean, not tiring to eat. Softness is maintained even when cooled — also useful as a lunchbox side dish. A special carcass splitting technique is adopted — the shoulder-loin can be cut longer than standard, with good yield — also supported by restaurants as an easy-to-handle ingredient. Under the safe, reliable production system of Farm HACCP and JGAP obtained — approximately 12,000 head are carefully shipped annually from designated farms.
Basic Information
- Name
Nichinan Mochi Buta - Production Area
Designated SPF farms in Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture - Management Body
Kansai Hanew Foods Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc (SPF) - Meat Characteristics
Finely-grained with a satisfying richness — no pork off-odor, with a clean, refreshing finish. The copra flake-blended feed gives the fat a firm yet melt-on-the-palate quality that stays tender even when cooled. - Feed Characteristics
Late-fattening dedicated feed: 70–80% sorghum, wheat, and Miyazaki-produced sweet potato (satsumaimo). Copra flakes (coconut palm press cake) incorporated for firm, smooth-melting fat texture. - Shipping Age
approx. 185 days - Annual Production
Approx. 12,000 head annually - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
Trademark application pending
Brand regulations established
Farm HACCP certified
JGAP certified - Related URLs
Nichinan Mochi Buta — Nakano Restaurant Supply Meat Division
HANEW FOODS
HANEW FOODS — Product Overview - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.194
Nichinan Mochi Buta — Nakano Restaurant Supply Meat Division
HANEW FOODS
HANEW FOODS — Product Overview
Last updated
6/21/2026