Nichinan Mochi Buta

Born of Miyazaki’s nature and rigorous hygiene management — a finely grained three-way cross pork with zero off-odor.

Nichinan Mochi Buta is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture, managed by Kansai Hanew Foods Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Landrace ♀ × Large White ♂) × Duroc.

Nichinan Mochi Buta (Nichinan Springy Pork), raised in the nature-rich environment of Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture, is a brand pork consistently produced from breeding through shipping — with thoroughgoing strict hygiene management at an SPF (Specific Pathogen Free)-certified farm. At SPF certified farms, the use of antimicrobial drugs is minimized — with little concern for drug residue — highly evaluated as pork that can be put in the mouth with confidence by many meat industry professionals.

The breed is a three-breed pig — Duroc male crossed with a sow born from Landrace × Large White — realizing a meat quality characterized by firm lean and appropriate marbling. A dedicated feed blending 70–80% milo, cereal grains, and Miyazaki specialty kansho (sweet potato) is given in the late fattening period — this is the secret to drawing out the finely grained, rich umami of Nichinan Mochi Buta. Furthermore, copra flakes (coconut oil cake) are also blended — the fat finishes taut yet with good mouthfeel — producing a juicy, smooth texture.

The finished meat is rich yet without the characteristic pork off-odor — the aftertaste is clean, not tiring to eat. Softness is maintained even when cooled — also useful as a lunchbox side dish. A special carcass splitting technique is adopted — the shoulder-loin can be cut longer than standard, with good yield — also supported by restaurants as an easy-to-handle ingredient. Under a safe, reliable production system based on brand regulations — approximately 12,000 head are carefully shipped annually from designated farms.

Basic Information

• Name
  Nichinan Mochi Buta
• Production Area
  Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture
• Management Body
  Kansai Hanew Foods Co., Ltd.
• Breed / Crossbreeding
  Female (Landrace ♀ × Large White ♂) × Duroc
• Meat Characteristics
  Fine-grained, rich meat with no characteristic pork off-odor and a clean aftertaste. Thanks to copra-flake-blended feed, the fat is firm yet melts well, and tenderness lasts even when cooled
• Feed Characteristics
  Dedicated feed with 70–80% milo, cereal grains, and sweet potato given in the late fattening period. Copra flakes (coconut oil cake) blended for firm fat and fine-grained meat
• Shipping Age
  Around 185 days
• Annual Production
  Approx. 12,000 head annually
• Signature Dish
  N/A
• Certifications
  Trademark application pending
  Brand regulations established
• Related URLs
  Nichinan Mochi Buta — Nakano Restaurant Supply Meat Division
  HANEW FOODS
  HANEW FOODS — Product Overview
• Source
  Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.194
  Nichinan Mochi Buta — Nakano Restaurant Supply Meat Division
  HANEW FOODS

Last updated
6/21/2026