Raised on original feed with cereal grains strengthened in the finishing period — a domestic brand pork whose umami and sweetness shine.
Mugi Komachi is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) raised nationwide (company-owned farms of Nippon Clean Farm Co., Ltd.), managed by Nippon Clean Farm Co., Ltd.
Mugi Komachi is a domestic brand pork managed by Nippon Clean Farm Co., Ltd. of the Nippon Ham Group — with Oirase Town, Kamikita District, Aomori Prefecture as the primary production area. True to the name — an original compound feed using cereal grains is the characteristic — in the finishing period, cereal grains such as barley and wheat are strengthened — carefully raised over approximately 183 days of age on plant-based primary feed blending Vitamin E and herbal extracts.
By this rearing method — glutamic acid as pork’s umami component is richly accumulated — a deep umami spreading with every chew can be enjoyed. The meat quality is overall soft — an elegant sweetness in the fat is also a major appeal. In consumer surveys, 97% responded ‘delicious’ — many evaluations of ‘the fat is sweet and delicious’ and ‘the meat quality is soft and delicious’ have been received — also winning an excellence award at the 2024 Brand Pork Favorability Contest.
Adopting a vertical integration system of consistently managing from rearing through processing and sales within the group — processed at a factory that has obtained SQF certification — an international food safety management certification — ensuring safe, reliable quality. A brand with large distribution volume of approximately 240,000 head shipped annually — also broadly utilized at supermarkets and restaurants nationwide.
Made into tonkatsu — the crispiness of the coating and the juicy meat juices stand out — in shabu-shabu, the sweetness and umami of the fat are drawn out to the fullest. Please do taste at your daily table the rich umami nurtured by cereal grains.
Basic Information
- Name
Mugi Komachi - Production Area
Nationwide (company-owned farms of Nippon Clean Farm Co., Ltd.) - Management Body
Nippon Clean Farm Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
N/A - Meat Characteristics
Rich in glutamic acid, an umami component, with deep umami. Tender meat with an elegant sweetness in the fat - Feed Characteristics
Original compound feed, mainly plant-based, with cereal grains strengthened in the finishing period and vitamin E and herb extracts blended in - Shipping Age
approx. 183 days - Annual Production
Approx. 240,000 head annually (nationwide distribution) - Signature Dish
Tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet) / Shabu-shabu / Tonjiru (pork miso soup) - Certifications
SQF certification (processing plant) / Vertical integration system managing everything from rearing through processing and sales within the group / Trademark registered: May 15, 2015 / Brand regulations established: 2015 - Related URLs
Mugi Komachi — Nippon Ham Co., Ltd. - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.217
Mugi Komachi — Nippon Ham Co., Ltd.
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Last updated
6/21/2026
