Raised entirely on plant-based feed — a Kagoshima pork of zero off-odor and a purity that is crystal clear.
Nanshu Natural Pork is a pure plant-based brand pork handled by Nanshu Farm Group — located in a laurel forest at 400 meters above sea level at the southernmost tip of the Osumi Peninsula, Kagoshima Prefecture. During fattening — absolutely no animal-based feed or antimicrobial feed is used — raised slowly only on pure plant-based feed centering on milo, wheat, soybean oil cake, rapeseed oil cake, and wheat bran. Furthermore, from 120 days after birth — corn is not used and wheat is added at 20% — finishing with non-greasy, clean fat. This rearing philosophy is precisely the origin of the name ‘Natural’ — while suppressing linoleic acid that is a cause of gaminess — realizing healthy pork richly containing oleic acid. The breed is a three-breed pig — Duroc male crossed with F1 sow (Landrace × Large Yorkshire) — raised over the relaxed rearing period of 185 days of age. Richly containing Vitamin E and selenium — while having a cleaner flavor compared to standard pork — the authentic umami of pork is firmly concentrated — a major characteristic. The meat quality is finely-grained and soft — the sweetness and elegant umami of the fat stands out. The farm obtained Farm HACCP in 2015 and JGAP in 2018 — internationally proving the high commitment to food safety and environmental conservation. Also having export achievements to Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, and Thailand — the quality is internationally recognized as well. A pig with outstanding compatibility with preparations simply enjoying the umami of pork such as tonkatsu, thick-cut pork steak, and ginger pork stir-fry.
Basic Information
- Name
Nanshu Natural Pork - Production Area
Nanshu Farm (Minami-Osumi Town, Kimotsuki District, Kagoshima Prefecture) - Management Body
Nanshu Farm Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Raised on a purely plant-based feed — minimal off-odor with a clean, light flavor. Finely-grained and tender, with a concentrated sweet fat and the natural umami of pork at its core. Rich in Vitamin E and selenium. - Feed Characteristics
100% plant-based feed (sorghum, wheat, soybean meal, rapeseed meal, bran) from fattening — zero animal-derived feed or antimicrobial additives. From day 120: corn eliminated, 20% wheat added for non-sticky, clean-finishing fat. Rich in Vitamin E and selenium. - Shipping Age
185 days - Annual Production
Approx. 80,000 head annually - Signature Dish
Tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet) / Pork steak / Ginger pork stir-fry - Certifications
N/A - Related URLs
Nanshu Farm Group - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.208
Nanshu Farm Group
Last updated
6/21/2026