Omi beef is the black beef in Japan which has more than 400 years of history. Starting at the beginning of EDO period, when the eating of animal was forbidden. Omi prefecture is the place with the most suitable conditions for raising Japanese black-haired cows. Since then, Omi cows have become a rare food to serve for the purpose of curing diseases for kings.
Currently, along with Kobe beef (130-year history), Matsuzaka beef (100-year history), Omi beef is ranked as one of the three best quality, stable and delicious beef in Japan.
Omi beef is raised in Shiga prefecture (former name: Omi prefecture), near the ancient capital Kyoto, Japan, the land with the largest freshwater lake in Japan, named Biwa. The clean lake water is an ideal habitat for hundreds of animals.
Why has Omi beef become one of the 3 most famous beef brands in Japan?
Omi cows are raised in a cool fresh air environment and drink natural mineral water from the groundwater of Suzuka mountain. This is the best natural element that helps Omi cows get good meat quality.
Moreover, with the geographical terrain of rivers and mountains intertwined, creating a large temperature difference between day and night, which is a good condition for Omi beef to form delicious and beautiful muscles and veins.
With a history of more than 400 years, tradition and experience in managing and raising cows is also an indispensable factor to help Omi cows have outstanding characteristics compared to other localities.
Why choose Omi beef raised at Sawai farm?
Sawai farm is one of the few farms that is certified with HACCP, raising cows in clean and well-ventilated barns to help limit pathogens and manage the health of cows.
Omi cow’s feed used at Sawai farm is made from corn and rice straw grown in Japan, cows are not injected with antibiotics or growth stimulants, so you can enjoy the beef with peace of mind.
In addition, the experience and careful selection from the selection of good breeds to the breeding process that always creates healthy OMI cows, Omi beef of Sawai farm are a precious product sent to all consumers not only in Japan but also all over the world.
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