The pride of Hyogo Prefecture — a brand pork with pronounced fat sweetness, polished by a banana feed.
Kohaku is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Hyogo Prefecture, managed by Maruyasu Meat Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Female Hypor × Duroc.
Kohaku (Amber) is an original brand pork produced by Maruyasu Meat Co., Ltd., headquartered in Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture. Pigs carefully raised at Sanda Farm within Hyogo Prefecture are given a dedicated feed with a generous banana blend — fattened slowly and carefully over time.
As the name suggests, the beautiful fat that seems to shine amber stands out with its presence — with a very low melting point, the elegant sweetness that seems to melt in the mouth is the greatest appeal. Even the thigh cuts have absolutely no dryness — the moist, soft texture continuing means the quality of the ingredient stands out to the fullest whether grilled, simmered, or stir-fried. The shipping age is 170 days — by raising slowly with time and effort, the deep, inherent umami of the ingredient is firmly drawn out.
Annual shipments are approximately 1,900 head — high rarity — known as one of the few brand porks distributed primarily centered on the Kansai area. The breed is a female Hypor crossed with a Duroc — magnificently achieving both softness of meat quality and elegant sweetness of the fat. Under a system of consistent management from farm through slaughter, cutting, and delivery — hygiene and freshness are maintained at a high standard — the commitment to stably delivering safe, delicious pork is felt.
Please do savor at least once the rare Kohaku combining the sweetness of the fat and the softness of the lean.
Basic Information
- Name
Kohaku - Production Area
Hyogo Prefecture (farms within the prefecture) - Management Body
Maruyasu Meat Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female Hypor × Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Very low fat melting point; a melting sweetness in the mouth. The lean, even leg cuts, does not dry out and keeps a moist, soft texture. - Feed Characteristics
Dedicated feed blended with banana, giving the fat a distinctive sweetness and sheen. - Shipping Age
170 days - Annual Production
Approx. 1,900 head annually - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
Trademark registered
Brand regulations established - Related URLs
Maruyasu Meat Co., Ltd. (Official Site) - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.154
Maruyasu Meat Co., Ltd. (Official Site)
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Last updated
6/21/2026
