Fully blessed by the gifts of sesame, seaweed, and tea leaves — a wholesome, flavorful umami pork nurtured by the land of Gifu.
Mino Healthy Pork is a brand pork carefully raised at designated farms in the Mino area of Gifu Prefecture. As a brand pork embodying the regional brand of ‘Mino’ and a commitment to ‘healthy’ — true to its name — since brand standards were established in 1989, it has been cherished not only in Gifu Prefecture but widely on tables nationwide. The defining feature is the dedicated feed blending sesamin (from sesame husks), minerals (from seaweed powder), and catechin (from tea grounds). These natural ingredients support the pig’s health from within, while bringing a unique flavor to the meat quality. Furthermore, under safe, reliable production management — fattened only at designated farms within the prefecture — high quality uniformity is maintained. Under the JA Group system that conducts regular hygiene inspections, the Mino Healthy Pork Brand Promotion Council organizes producers and consistently carries out rearing management based on strict brand standards — consumers can pick up with confidence. The finished pork is characterized by finely-grained meat quality and moderate softness — the authentic umami and richness of pork stands out. With non-cloying fat and a clean finish — the deliciousness can be fully savored in a wide range of preparations from shabu-shabu and cold shabu-shabu to steak, ginger pork stir-fry, and vegetable-packed hot pot. Simply enjoying the pork’s umami in salt-grilling is also recommended — the authentic sweetness of the ingredient stands out further. Please do incorporate Mino Healthy Pork — packed with Gifu’s nature and the producer’s passion — into daily tables.
Basic Information
- Name
Mino Healthy Pork - Production Area
Designated farms in Mino region, Gifu Prefecture - Management Body
JA Zen-Noh Gifu - Breed / Crossbreeding
Three-breed cross (LWD): Female (Landrace x Large White or Large White x Landrace) x Male Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Vibrant color with excellent freshness retention from triple antioxidant protection (sesamin, seaweed, catechins); low gaminess and clean, layered umami - Feed Characteristics
Dedicated compound with three functional additives: sesamin (sesame husks — antioxidant), seaweed powder (natural mineral matrix), and tea hull extract / catechins (antioxidant + subtle flavor) - Shipping Age
Not specified - Annual Production
11,000 head annually. Shipping age: approx. 170 days. Shipping weight: approx. 117 kg. Primary slaughterhouse: Gifu City Meat Market, among others. - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
Trademark registration: February 23, 2007
Brand regulations established: September 26, 1989; revised June 9, 2022
Designated retailer program in place - Related URLs
Mino Healthy Pork (JA Zen-Noh Gifu)
Buta Trace Farm Detail (Mino Healthy Pork) - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.133
Mino Healthy Pork (JA Zen-Noh Gifu)
JA Zen-Noh Gifu (Official Site)
Weblio Dictionary
Buta Trace Pig Traceability System
Last updated
6/21/2026