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Wagyu is the most expensive beef in the world It can cost up to 200 per pound but that price tag isnt for nothing and those who have been fortunate to taste it will agree it is worth every penny. A pound of Wagyu beef is likely to cost nearly 200 and cows producing Wagyu beef can sell in the five figures 30000 is typical in comparison to an American cow that will sell for closer to 2000.
Through careful genetic selection and feeding Wagyu producers can create an experience for connoisseurs unmatched by any other beef.
Most expensive wagyu beef. Its called Japanese A5 Wagyu and its the most expensive beef ever to hit Australia. It will set you back 500 per kilogram according to Vince Garreffa. Weve been trying to keep the price down.
In Japan youll pay up to 1000 for this he said. High-grade wagyu is sought after all over the world for its rich marbling and buttery taste. It can sell for as much as 200 per pound and a wagyu cow can be worth as much as 30000.
But why is wagyu so expensive. The term wagyu means Japanese cow and refers to four main breeds- Kuroge Akage Nihon Tankakon and Mukaku. Wagyu is the most expensive beef in the world It can cost up to 200 per pound but that price tag isnt for nothing and those who have been fortunate to taste it will agree it is worth every penny.
Seriously the price of wagyu steaks on a steakhouse menu is enough to take your breath away. The smallest wagyu steak costs more than the largest filet mignon the most expensive regular steak on the menu. On average wagyu beef can run more than 200 per pound thats 1250 per ounce so what gives.
There are different levels or strains of Wagyu and Kobe beef comes from the Tajima-Gyu strainand is more rare and expensive than Wagyu Rooker. Matsusaka Wagyu from the Mie Prefecture is one of the most expensive cuts made from virgin female cows. In 2002 one Matsusaka cow sold for around US400000.
However for most consumers the best known cut of Wagyu is Kobe beef which comes from the city of Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture and is made exclusively from castrated bulls. Not all Wagyu is equal. The shopper posted a picture of a two-pack of Wagyu New York strip steaks which are retailing at 9999 per pound.
And while the price may seem outrageous to some it is actually much lower than what meat connoisseurs would expect to pay. Wagyu 和牛肉 literally means Japanese beef. MATSUSAKA wagyu is hailed as the greatest beef in Japan and we went to try it firsthand.
One lucrative cash cow. Its the most expensive Wagyu beef steak ever sold in Australia at 450 a kilo Called Aizakura H178 it is the only one 423kg carcass now for sale Its currently on the. Wagyu is arguably the best and most expensive beef money can buy.
With its exceptional marbling superior tenderness and exquisite flavor its no wonder Wagyu is the pinnacle of the beef world. Through careful genetic selection and feeding Wagyu producers can create an experience for connoisseurs unmatched by any other beef. From executive chefs to the weekend barbecue fan Wagyu offers a.
Kobe beef is a very particular variety of Wagyu Japanese Cattle called Tajima-Gyu that is raised to strict standards in the prefecture of Hyogo. Because of this and the uncompromising regulations the region uses for its cattle Kobe beef is the most expensive beef in the world. A pound of Wagyu beef is likely to cost nearly 200 and cows producing Wagyu beef can sell in the five figures 30000 is typical in comparison to an American cow that will sell for closer to 2000.
Because there are four cattle breeds that can produce Wagyu beef the stronger the genetic makeup of the cow the higher the price tag.