AKAUSHI VS. WAGYU
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.
CERTIFIED AKAUSHI BEEF®
The Certified Akaushi Beef label is our commitment to you to deliver the best beef eating experience. To receive HeartBrand’s Certified Akaushi Beef label, Akaushi beef undergoes rigorous quality guidelines and certified product testing. All HeartBrand Certified Akaushi Beef is USDA Prime quality grade. We conduct DNA verification to preserve the purity of the Akaushi breed and ensure a consistent and high-quality beef eating experience.
We oversee beef production from the ranch all the way to your table, ensuring a safe, healthy and wholesome product for your family.
THE BEST EATING EXPERIENCE
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.
History
Originating from Kumamoto, Japan, Akaushi cattle were developed to withstand the challenging climate and terrain of Kumamoto as well as the discriminating taste of Japanese consumers. The Akaushi breed did not exist outside of Japan until the 1990s. Today, our cattle are 100% pure and direct descendants of Kumamoto’s valued Akaushi herds to ensure the quality, consistency and taste of the beef.
The HeartBrand Story
Ronald and Jordan Beeman have been involved with Akaushi cattle since 1998 through meat sales and cattle ranching. Seeing the tremendous benefits of the Akaushi cattle and beef, they founded HeartBrand Beef in 2006.
