Aomori’s pride — a brand pork raised on the power of garlic, with the appeal of melt-in-the-mouth fat.
Towada Garlic Pork is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Towada City, Aomori Prefecture, managed by Minoru Yoton Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Large White ♀ × Landrace ♂) × Male: Duroc.
Towada Garlic Pork is a brand pork that Minoru Yoton Co., Ltd. in Towada City, Aomori Prefecture has devoted more than 40 years to carefully raising. Its defining feature is the designated feed incorporating powdered garlic from Aomori Prefecture — the nation’s leading garlic producer — given for 60 or more days. The antibacterial and antioxidant properties of garlic make it possible to raise the pigs entirely without antibiotics for the two months before shipment, protecting the inherent health of the pigs and producing a richly flavored meat quality. Furthermore, ‘Ellen Water’ — alkaline water filtered through mineral stones — is given to draw out the inherent vitality of the pigs.
The results of this devoted rearing are clearly evident in the meat quality. While the fat melting point of standard pork exceeds 42°C, that of Towada Garlic Pork is a low 35°C — the fat begins to dissolve the moment it touches the mouth, delivering a soft, melting quality and an elegant sweetness. The Vitamin B1 content — beneficial for fatigue recovery — is approximately 2.5 times that of ordinary pork, making it nutritionally outstanding as well. Inosinic acid, a key umami component, is also abundant, and combined with the garlic-derived umami, a deep flavor can be enjoyed even in simple preparations. The lean has a clean, refreshing bite, while the fat melts sweetly — a meat with a clear-cut contrast in character that has earned high praise from professional chefs, making it versatile in everything from sauté to hot pot.
The sincere production stance actively pursuing local circular agri-livestock farming and food traceability is also a major source of trust in this brand pork.
Basic Information
- Name
Towada Garlic Pork - Production Area
Towada City, Aomori Prefecture - Management Body
Minoru Yoton Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Large White ♀ × Landrace ♂) × Male: Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Fat with a low melting point of 35°C and a melt-in-the-mouth tenderness. Vitamin B1 approx. 2.5 times that of ordinary pork, and rich in inosinic acid, an umami component - Feed Characteristics
Designated compound feed blended with Aomori-grown garlic powder given for 60 days or more. ‘Ellen Water,’ alkaline water filtered through ore, used. No antibiotics at all from 2 months before shipment - Shipping Age
175 days - Annual Production
Approx. 16,000 head/year - Signature Dish
Garlic pork sauté / Pork and kimchi hot pot - Certifications
Trademark registered: July 11, 2014 / Farm HACCP in progress / JGAP certified / Initiatives in regional circular agri-livestock farming and traceability - Related URLs
Minoru Yoton Co., Ltd. Official Site
JA Towada Oirase Online Shop (Garlic Pork)
Cuisine Kingdom – Towada Garlic Pork - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.30
Minoru Yoton Co., Ltd. Official Site
JA Towada Oirase Online Shop
Cuisine Kingdom
Towakomyu
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Last updated
6/19/2026
