Raised on dried bananas from the Philippines — a brand pork proud of its sweet fat and tender meat.
Banana Pork is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Ibaraki and Chiba Prefectures, managed by Nihon Chikusan Shinko Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Three-breed cross (LWD): Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male Duroc.
Banana Pork, nurtured in Chiba and Ibaraki Prefectures, is a brand pork born of a unique commitment to incorporating dried banana from the Philippines into the feed. The managing body, Nihon Chikusan Shinko Co., Ltd., gives the pigs a specially formulated finishing feed incorporating dried banana called ‘Banana Crusher’ for approximately 2 months before shipment. This Banana Crusher is rich in dietary fiber, regulating the gut environment of the pigs and supporting healthy growth.
The great appeal of Banana Pork lies in the softness of the meat quality and the quality of the fat. The amino acids and sugars contained in banana are incorporated into the fat — lowering the fat melting point — producing sweet fat that melts smoothly in the mouth. The minimal off-odor and clean, refreshing finish are also defining characteristics. Supported as a brand pork that is easy to eat even for those concerned about the characteristic pork off-odor.
The shipping age is 180 days, shipping weight approximately 110 kg — by raising slowly and patiently, the umami of the meat is firmly drawn out. The cross is an LWD three-breed cross — Landrace × Large White sow with Duroc male — combining well-proportioned build and eating quality.
Sales are conducted through Toride Meat Center in Toride City, Ibaraki Prefecture, with purchase also possible at the direct sales outlet ‘Toride Honpo.’ Also popular as a furusato nozei return gift, with orders coming from throughout Japan — a brand pork of high reputation. Please do try the flavor of Banana Pork — raised on the full bounty of banana — at least once.
Basic Information
- Name
Banana Pork - Production Area
Ibaraki and Chiba Prefectures (company-owned and partner farms) - Management Body
Nihon Chikusan Shinko Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Three-breed cross (LWD): Female (Landrace x Large White) x Male Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Tender meat with a low fat melting point and good melt-in-the-mouth quality. Fat rich in umami components, with sweetness and flavor. Little off-odor and a clean taste - Feed Characteristics
Finishing feed for meat pigs specially blended with ‘Banana Crusher’ dried banana from the Philippines, given for 2 months before shipment - Shipping Age
180 days - Annual Production
3,000–3,500 head annually. Primary wholesalers: Marudai Meat Kansai, Zenshoku, and Ishida Foods. - Signature Dish
Tonkatsu, shabu-shabu, ginger pork, yakiniku - Certifications
Trademark registered: March 16, 2011 - Related URLs
Toride Honpo (Banana Pork Direct Sales) - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.101
Toride Honpo (Direct Sales)
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Last updated
6/21/2026
