What is Akaushi Beef?

• Akaushi (pronounced Aka-ooshie) is a Japanese red Wagyu breed of beef cattle. All Akaushi are Wagyu, but not all Wagyu are Akaushi. The breed is known for its red meat and high ratio of monounsaturated fats, which give it a rich, melt-in-your-mouth, buttery flavor. Akaushi beef is highly sought after by chefs and foodies around the world.

•  Why Akaushi Beef?

  • Akaushi beef is one of the healthiest and best-tasting beef you will ever eat. Akaushi beef offers intense marbling and contains a much higher percentage of monounsaturated fat (responsible for beef’s flavor) than your average beef. Its unique fatty-acid composition produces beef that is extraordinarily tender with exceptional buttery flavor. Its unique features also help to lower cholesterol and support weight loss.

• What are the health benefits?

  • Akaushi beef’s unique features assist in lowering cholesterol and supporting weight loss. These extraordinary health benefits derive from:

    • Higher concentration of monounsaturated fat relative to saturated fat. Per the American Heart Association, this may lead to lower cholesterol, and the prevention of coronary heart disease and weight loss.

    • Source of oleic acid – the compound found in olive oil. The USDA promotes oleic acid as being beneficial for heart health.