Wagyu - Wikipedia
Wagyu (Japanese: 和牛, Hepburn: wagyū, lit. 'Japanese cattle') is the collective name for the four principal Japanese breeds of beef cattle. All wagyū cattle originate from early twentieth-century cross-breeding between native Japanese cattle and imported stock, mostly from Europe. [1]: 5.
What Is Wagyu Beef | American Wagyu Association
Wagyu - a Japanese beef cattle breed – derived from native Asian cattle. 'Wagyu' refers to all Japanese beef cattle, where 'Wa' means Japanese and 'gyu' means cow. Wagyu were originally draft animals used in agriculture, and were selected for their physical endurance.
Wagyu | Description, Cattle, Kobe Beef, Massage, & Facts ...
2024年11月18日 · Wagyu is a slow-growing Japanese cattle breed prized for its tender, flavorful, and highly marbled meat. Japanese Wagyu is the breed of the celebrated Kobe beef, which has the distinction of being the most expensive beef in the world.
What is So Special About Wagyu Beef: Everything You Need to Know
2024年12月18日 · The term "wagyu" literally means “Japanese cow,” referring to specific breeds of cattle raised under carefully controlled conditions in Japan. Unlike regular beef, wagyu is highly prized for its exceptional marbling—the fine web of intramuscular fat—that enhances both flavor and …
What is Wagyu beef? Why this Japanese meat is so expensive.
2024年2月9日 · Wagyu beef comes from a Japanese horned cattle breed that's typically red or black, according to the American Wagyu Association. Beef must come from one of these four breeds to be considered...
Japanese vs. American Wagyu Beef: What’s the Difference?
2020年12月15日 · Authentic Japanese Wagyu is known for incredible flavor and tenderness, superb melting texture, and intense marbling—all which American Wagyu simply cannot compare to. Japanese Wagyu quality is simply unmatched due to the high standard of cattle raising and robust grading standards.
6 facts about Japanese Wagyu cattle - AGDAILY
2020年9月18日 · Literally translating as “Japanese Cow” (Wa = Japanese, Gyu = cow), the breed was first introduced to the U.S. in 1976, and today boasts about 40,000 American head, crosses included. Considered a delicacy in Japan, where it fetches as much as $150 per pound, American producers like crossing the Wagyu with Angus and Holstein.