Raised on a proprietary feed with enhanced wheat in the finishing period — a domestic brand pork where umami and sweetness shine in perfect harmony.
Mugi Komachi (Wheat Beauty) is a domestic brand pork managed by Japan Clean Farm Co., Ltd. of the Nippon Ham Group — with Oiraase Town, Kamikita District, Aomori Prefecture as the primary production area. True to the name — a unique compound feed using wheat is the characteristic — in the finishing period, wheat is strengthened — carefully raised over approximately 183 days of age on plant-based primary feed blending Vitamin E and herbal extracts. By this rearing method — glutamic acid as pork’s umami component is richly accumulated — a deep umami spreading with every chew can be enjoyed. The meat quality is overall soft — an elegant sweetness in the fat is also a major appeal. In consumer surveys, 97% responded ‘delicious’ — many evaluations of ‘the fat is sweet and delicious’ and ‘the meat quality is soft and delicious’ have been received — also winning an excellence award at the 2024 Brand Pork Favorability Contest. Adopting a vertical integration system of consistently managing from rearing through processing and sales within the group — processed at a factory that has obtained SQF certification — an international food safety management certification — ensuring safe, reliable quality. A brand with large distribution volume of approximately 240,000 head shipped annually — also broadly utilized at supermarkets and restaurants nationwide. Made into tonkatsu — the crispiness of the coating and the juicy meat juices stand out — in shabu-shabu, the sweetness and umami of the fat is drawn out to the fullest. Please do taste at your daily table the rich umami nurtured by wheat.
Basic Information
- Name
Mugi Komachi - Production Area
Oirase Town, Kamikita District, Aomori Prefecture (Nippon Clean Farm Co., Ltd. designated farms, nationwide) - Management Body
Nippon Clean Farm Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
— - Meat Characteristics
Rich in glutamic acid — a deep, resonant umami. A tender meat quality with an elegantly sweet fat. - Feed Characteristics
Finishing-period dedicated compound: wheat-enhanced with Vitamin E and herb extracts, predominantly plant-based. Builds glutamic acid-rich umami and an elegant, non-cloying fat sweetness. - Shipping Age
approx. 183 days - Annual Production
Approx. 240,000 head annually (nationwide distribution) - Signature Dish
Tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet) / Shabu-shabu / Tonjiru (pork miso soup) - Certifications
N/A - Related URLs
Mugi Komachi — Nippon Ham Co., Ltd. - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.217
Mugi Komachi — Nippon Ham Co., Ltd.
Last updated
6/21/2026