Gunma’s pride — a brand pork raised on wheat, light and clean in flavor, with a refreshing quality that shines.
Gunma Mugi Buta (Gunma Barley Pork) is a trusted, established brand pork raised with devoted care by contract farmers throughout Gunma Prefecture. As its name indicates, what is most valued in the fattening of this brand is a thoroughgoing commitment to the feed. Animal-based ingredients such as fish meal and meat bone meal are completely excluded, with only a grain-centered brand pork dedicated feed richly containing barley given for careful rearing. This dedicated feed is given continuously from approximately 120 days of age through to shipment — suppressing the characteristic off-odor unique to pork firmly while removing the cloyingness of fat to draw out a clear, clean umami. The clean, refreshing finish from the first bite and the deeply nourishing umami that spreads gradually are one of the major reasons for the long-standing affection from many consumers. The breed is a three-breed cross of Landrace, Large Yorkshire, and Duroc — characterized by a well-balanced meat quality of finely-grained lean umami and moderate marbling. Consistent management from production through to shipment is handled by Gunma Prefecture Meat Wholesale Market Co., Ltd. — delivering safe, high-quality pork stably to the market under strict quality standards and hygiene management. Its versatility as an ingredient is broad — from staple dishes like tonkatsu, ginger pork stir-fry, and char siu, to roast pork for slowly savoring the refreshing umami of the fat — its character shines in a wide variety of preparations. Please do enjoy Gunma Mugi Buta — raised on the full bounty of barley — at your daily table.
Basic Information
- Name
Gunma Mugi Buta - Production Area
Designated farms in Gunma Prefecture - Management Body
Gunma Prefecture Meat Wholesale Market Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male: Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Animal-ingredient-free grain-and-wheat feed delivers minimal gaminess and refreshingly clean-tasting fat with natural umami. - Feed Characteristics
All-grain specialty feed rich in wheat, with no animal-derived ingredients (no fish meal or meat bone meal). Fed from approximately 120 days of age through slaughter. - Shipping Age
Approx. 180 days - Annual Production
Approx. 2,000 head annually - Signature Dish
Tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet)
Shogayaki (ginger pork)
Yaki-buta (grilled pork)
Roast pork - Certifications
Brand regulations in place (quality certification standards and trade conditions established) - Related URLs
Gunma Meat Wholesale Market Co., Ltd.
Gunma Pork Kingdom | Brand Directory
Joshu Brand Pork | Gunma Meat Quality Council
Gunma Mugi Buta Online Shop | Gunma Meat - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.76
株式会社群馬県食肉卸売市場
銘柄 | 豚肉王国！ぐんまポーク
上州銘柄豚｜群馬県食肉品質向上対策協議会
ぐんま麦豚 オンラインショップ｜群馬ミート
Last updated
6/21/2026