A list of brand pork from Iwate, Japan. We cover 16 brands from Iwate, including Yamato Buta, Tategamori Kogen Buta Noah, and Iwate Junjo Buta. Each article details the breed, feed, upbringing, and where to find it.
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Designated compound feed with non-GMO IP corn and domestic …Designated compound feed with non-GMO IP corn and domestic feed rice; protein sources restricted to plant-based ingredients only.
Only complete compound feed prepared by a specialist …Only complete compound feed prepared by a specialist organization is used, with no self-sourced ingredients. Liquid feed (feed mixed with water) prevents reduced intake in summer
NON-GMO Iwate-grown corn and SGS rice-based feed.NON-GMO Iwate-grown corn and SGS rice-based feed. Crop-livestock integrated system with local farmers.
Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture (3 farms within Hanamaki City)
From 120 days: proprietary feed with 25% wheat and natural …From 120 days: proprietary feed with 25% wheat and natural Jiyoso pig supplement added, carefully conditioning the pig's constitution from within.
Dedicated designated compound feed selectively enhanced …Dedicated designated compound feed selectively enhanced with cereal grains such as barley and wheat, vitamins, and minerals. Vitamin E and isomaltooligosaccharides added to suppress drip loss and keep freshness longer.
Designated compound feed with a special premix containing …Designated compound feed with a special premix containing natural minerals and seaweed powder, bringing out the flavor and umami of the meat.
Iwate Prefecture (designated farms within the prefecture)
Self-cultivated Hachimantai tochu tea leaves…Self-cultivated Hachimantai tochu tea leaves, finely powdered and added to the feed in the late fattening stage (from 70 kg live weight).
Original blend based on designated compound feed (…Original blend based on designated compound feed (federation), with natural-mineral-rich seaweed powder and sesame, and citric acid to regulate the gut environment. No fishmeal or meat-and-bone meal, eliminating gamey odor
Noda, Noda Village, Kunohe District, Iwate Prefecture
Compound feed as the base, with proprietary designated compound feed in the finishing phase.Compound feed as the base, with proprietary designated compound feed in the finishing phase. Minimal drug use; a policy of drawing out the ingredient's natural quality.
Dedicated finishing feed with reduced corn and a higher …Dedicated finishing feed with reduced corn and a higher blend of milo, barley, and cassava; wood vinegar, mugwort powder, and seaweed added to suppress off-odors.
Proprietary blend based on milo…Proprietary blend based on milo, grains such as barley and wheat, and feed rice, with herbs such as thyme and rosemary. Non-GMO ingredients only; no animal-derived materials.
Proprietary NON-GMO blend using milo…Proprietary NON-GMO blend using milo, grains such as barley and wheat, and feed rice instead of corn, enriched with thyme and rosemary. No animal-derived ingredients.
Flaxseed oil and perilla oil cake (alpha-linolenic acid) with seaweed powder.Flaxseed oil and perilla oil cake (alpha-linolenic acid) with seaweed powder. Brown rice, barley and cassava form the grain base for good-quality fat; no animal-protein ingredients.
Tono-grown hops (byproduct of beer brewing at Kamihei Sake …Tono-grown hops (byproduct of beer brewing at Kamihei Sake Brewery) dried and processed on the farm and given to finishing-stage pigs as a dedicated feed. Practicing local resource circulation
Frieden's original designated compound feed based mainly on corn with barley and rice blended.Frieden's original designated compound feed based mainly on corn with barley and rice blended. Blend ratios adjusted seasonally
Compound feed designed in-house with corn and crushed feed rice as the main ingredients
Iwate Prefecture (farms within the prefecture)
170 days
Approx. 12,000 head/year
Production shows each article’s “Annual Production” row as the producer states it (head per year, or herd size or sales channels where that is what is published); “—” means not stated. Brands raised in two prefectures appear under both.
