Chita Pork

From Tokoname City, Aichi — an SPF-certified, genuine brand pork whose freshness is protected by Vitamin E.

Chita Pork is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture, managed by Chita Pig Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Large White × Landrace) × Duroc (three-breed cross).

Chita Pork is a thoroughly committed brand pork produced by Chita Pig Co., Ltd., based in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture. In the nature-rich environment of Tokoname City, healthy pigs certified with ZEN-NOH SPF (specific pathogen-free) certification are raised — with safety and reliability as the top priority. SPF pigs are kept in a clean environment free of specific pathogens — hygienic farm management with antibiotic dependence suppressed to the maximum is thoroughly maintained.

Eco-feed is adopted for the feed — sustainable agriculture is practiced that also contributes to CO2 reduction through effective utilization of food residues. Using only plant-based ingredients for the feed, the pig’s inherently healthy growth is promoted — a clean flavor with no unnecessary off-odor is drawn out.

The defining feature of Chita Pork is the abundant Vitamin E content. Vitamin E has powerful antioxidant action — by effectively suppressing pork oxidation, freshness can be maintained for longer. Resistant to color change even after purchase, with umami sustained — the inherent deliciousness can be enjoyed even in home cooking.

The meat quality is finely grained, with gentle sweetness and clean flavor of the fat as characteristics — and minimal off-odor with a soft texture as the appeal. The breed is a three-breed cross — (Large White × Landrace) female crossed with Duroc — shipped at 180 days of age and 110–120 kg body weight. Annual shipments reaching 30,000 head — stably distributed with Nagoya City Meat Market as the primary slaughter facility. Please do try Chita Pork — active across a wide range from standard preparations including tonkatsu and ginger pork stir-fry to delicate preparations like shabu-shabu — at least once.

Basic Information

• Name
  Chita Pork
• Production Area
  Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture
• Management Body
  Chita Pig Co., Ltd.
• Breed / Crossbreeding
  Female (Large White × Landrace) × Duroc (three-breed cross)
• Meat Characteristics
  ZEN-NOH SPF certified. Antioxidant action of Vitamin E suppresses oxidation, keeping freshness longer. Fine-grained meat with gently sweet fat and a light flavor. Little off-odor and a tender texture
• Feed Characteristics
  Eco-feed (recycled food residue). Plant-based ingredients only; no animal-based feed. Liquid feeding for improved digestibility.
• Shipping Age
  180 days
• Annual Production
  30,000 head annually. Primary slaughterhouse: Nagoya City Meat Market. Available at the direct store ‘Tontokoton’ (Tokoname City).
• Signature Dish
  Tonkatsu, shabu-shabu, ginger pork, yakiniku
• Certifications
  ZEN-NOH SPF certified. Trademark registered: March 10, 2017. Contribution to CO2 reduction and improved feed self-sufficiency through eco-feed use.
• Related URLs
  Tontokoton — What is Chita Pig?
• Source
  Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.144
  Tontokoton Official Site
  Tontokoton — What is Chita Pig?

Last updated
6/21/2026