Wagyu is a collective term for all Japanese cattle. “Wagyu” translates simply enough as “Japanese cow.” Akaushi is a specific Wagyu cattle breed, separate and distinct from other Japanese cattle breeds. Wagyu is known around the world for its unbelievable taste, texture and tenderness. Akaushi takes the unbelievable taste, texture and tenderness to the next level.

Most cattle store much of their fat under their hide. Akaushi are one of the few breeds that naturally deposit fat intramuscularly. The distribution of marbling in Akaushi beef – which is the fat throughout the meat – improves tenderness and flavor intensity.

HeartBrand Certified Akaushi Beef is extraordinarily tender and can be cut with a butter knife. Its intense marbling results in a distinct, buttery flavor. From our ranch to your table, enjoy a cut of beef that is cut above the rest.

Akaushi beef has a higher concentration of monounsaturated fat which the American Heart Association notes can lead to lower cholesterol, the prevention of coronary heart disease and weight loss. Akaushi beef is also a natural source of oleic acid which gives our Certified Akaushi Beef its buttery taste and is good for the heart.