Raised on satsumaimo and barley — a Kanagawa brand pork where sweetness and umami are wonderfully concentrated.
Mangenton is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, managed by Sano-man. Breed / crossbreeding: Three-breed cross: Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male Duroc.
Mangenton, a brand pork representing Kanagawa Prefecture, is a crowning achievement created by Sano-man — a long-established specialty meat shop headquartered in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture — to commemorate the company’s 100th anniversary. Born from a relentless pursuit of ‘what truly delicious pork is,’ Mangenton is raised slowly over 200+ days — approximately 1 month longer than standard pigs.
Sweet potato and barley are placed at the center of the feed, with no fat whatsoever added. By ingesting abundant starch, the authentic sweetness and umami of pork naturally accumulate, with feed management at approximately twice the cost of standard pig farming thoroughly maintained. Furthermore, the strict selection standard of only approximately 50 of every 100 pigs being brand-certified further elevates the quality.
The meat quality is sweet and richly flavored — yet characterized by a refreshingly clean finish. The fat is not cloying, well-received as easy to eat even by those who dislike fat, and the pork is richer in amino acids — the umami components — than standard pork.
After slaughter at Kanagawa Meat Center, ‘Sano-man’ serves as the primary wholesaler handling distribution, with approximately 1,200 head delivered to the market annually. The rearing environment managed by Usui Nosan in Atsugi City prioritizes minimizing stress on the pigs to the absolute maximum. By maintaining the ideal pH level, a finely grained, juicy meat quality is produced — the authentic umami of the ingredient stands out vividly in any preparation including pork sauté, tonkatsu, shabu-shabu, and salt hamburger steak. Please do savor Mangenton — which will change your view of pork — at least once.
Basic Information
- Name
Mangenton - Production Area
Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture (designated fattening: Usui Nosan) - Management Body
Sano-man (Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka) - Breed / Crossbreeding
Three-breed cross: Female (Landrace x Large White) x Male Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Rich sweetness and concentrated umami with a light, clean finish. Rich in umami amino acids; the fat is juicy without being cloying. Quality is ensured by extended rearing of 200+ days and strict selection (approx. 50% certification rate). - Feed Characteristics
Sweet potato and barley dominant; zero added fats or oils; feed cost approximately twice that of standard commercial pig rearing - Shipping Age
200+ days (extended rearing) - Annual Production
1,200 head annually - Signature Dish
Pork sauté, tonkatsu (cutlet), shabu-shabu, salt hamburger steak, shogayaki (ginger pork) - Certifications
Brand regulations established: March 15, 2008. Designated retailer program in place. Five-tier selection criteria — only approx. 50 out of every 100 head earn the Mangenton designation. - Related URLs
Sano-man – Mangenton (Official Site) - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.111
Sano-man (Official Site)
Sano-man Dry-Aged Mangenton Recipe
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Last updated
6/21/2026
