Shiga– tag –

A list of brand pork from Shiga, Japan. We cover Kurao Pork (Baumkuchen-ton) from Shiga. The article details the breed, feed, upbringing, and where to find it.

The one brand we cover from Shiga is Kurao Pork (Baumkuchen-ton), raised by Kurao Pork Co., Ltd. in Hino Town. Its name comes from the feed: trimmings of Baumkuchen from the long-established confectioner Taneya, blended into the farm's own wheat-based ration. The farm's rule is to give the pigs only feed that people themselves would find delicious. Nearby, we also cover Kyoto (3 brands), Mie (5 brands) and Gifu (6 brands).