Rich in Vitamin B1. A domestic gem of commitment, raised on a dedicated garlic feed.
Kokusan Kodawari Pork is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) raised nationwide (Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate Prefectures), managed by Starzen Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Three-way cross.
Kokusan Kodawari Pork (Domestic Committed Pork) is a domestic brand pork managed by Starzen Co., Ltd. Raised at designated farms in Hokkaido, Aomori Prefecture, and Iwate Prefecture — realizing stable quality management under a consistent production system.
The defining feature is the unique rearing design combining dedicated feed with garlic components added and plant-based feed blending approximately 10% cereal grains such as barley and wheat. By adding garlic components — the Vitamin B1 content is approximately twice that of standard pork — attracting attention as nutritionally high pork useful for fatigue recovery and health maintenance. Also, by giving plant-based feed blending cereal grains such as barley and wheat — the fat color is white and the meat quality finishes taut.
While overall having a clean flavor — easy-to-eat pork where umami is firmly felt. With minimal gaminess — easy to use as an ingredient compatible with various preparations. The character stands out in simple preparations such as tonkatsu and pork sauté — also active across a wide range in daily home cooking such as ginger pork stir-fry, stir-fry, and simmered preparations.
Starzen Co., Ltd. is a major food meat specialist company handling everything from slaughter through processing and distribution in an integrated manner — maintaining the brand under a strict quality management system. While operating at a large scale of 168,000 head shipped annually — delivering reliable domestic pork under consistent quality standards using dedicated feed. For those with high health consciousness, or those wanting to incorporate high-quality domestic pork into the daily table — one reliable option.
Basic Information
- Name
Kokusan Kodawari Pork - Production Area
Nationwide (Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate Prefectures) - Management Body
Starzen Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Three-way cross - Meat Characteristics
Approx. twice the vitamin B1 content of ordinary pork. White fat and firm meat, combining a light flavor with umami. - Feed Characteristics
Dedicated feed with added garlic components; plant-based feed with approx. 10% cereal grains such as barley and wheat. - Shipping Age
180 days - Annual Production
168,000 head annually (approx. 14,000 per month) - Signature Dish
Tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet) / Pork sauté / Ginger pork stir-fry - Certifications
Quality management through an integrated production system. Regular testing of vitamin B1 content - Related URLs
Starzen Domestic Meat Brands — Starzen Co., Ltd. - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.215
Starzen Domestic Meat Brands — Starzen Co., Ltd.
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Last updated
6/21/2026
