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Holstein Beef (Dairy-Steer Beef)
乳用肥育牛肉 (ホルスタイン) (Nyūyō hiiku-gyū-niku (Hōrusutain))
Also known as: Nyūyō hiiku-gyū, Holstein beef, Dairy-steer beef, Holstein steer, Bos taurus (Holstein), ホルスタイン, 乳用肥育牛
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | 牛 乳用肥育牛肉 — かた / かたロース / そともも / ばら / もも / ヒレ / リブロース / サーロイン / ランプ |
| Common Japanese notations | 乳用肥育牛, ホルスタイン, 国産牛 (Holstein) |
| Origin | Holstein dairy-breed steer (Bos taurus) raised for beef production after dairy-purpose evaluation; principal production in Hokkaido (volume center, >40%) and Tohoku (Iwate, Aomori); **'kokusan-gyū (国産牛)' generic label often refers to Holstein dairy-steer beef** (distinguishing from JBS-certified Wagyu); leaner/cleaner flavor profile than Wagyu, larger frame; major raw material for beef-based processed foods, foodservice steak chains, retail-volume beef bowl |
| Typical functions | Volume domestic beef — Hokkaido-led production, Standard 'kokusan-gyū' retail beef, Yakiniku, sukiyaki, beef-bowl (gyūdon) supply, Foodservice steak chain raw material, Beef-based processed foods (corned beef, beef-stew, retort), 9 standard cuts: kata, kata-rōsu, soto-momo, bara, momo, hire, rib-rōsu, sirloin, rump |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. **Origin disclosure (domestic vs imported, breed disclosure permitted).** **Beef is JAS-recommended-disclosure allergen.** **Strict separation from Wagyu labeling — generic 'kokusan-gyū' is permitted but 'Wagyu' or 'A5 Wagyu' requires JBS certification.** Beef-traceability act requires individual-animal ID tracking. |
Holstein beef (乳用肥育牛肉 / 国産牛) is Japanese dairy-breed steer beef — the volume domestic beef category, Hokkaido-led (>40%). 9 standard cuts (kata, rōsu, bara, momo, hire, rib-rōsu, sirloin, rump). Distinct from Wagyu — leaner, larger frame. **Strict labeling separation: 'Wagyu' requires JBS certification.**
Classification
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Product applications
Functions
Regulatory tags
Origin
Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh kokusan-gyū retail (Holstein-derived) — 9 standard cuts
- Foodservice beef-chain B2B (gyūdon, yakiniku)
- Beef-processed B2B (retort, canned, processed)
What it is
Bos taurus Holstein dairy-steer beef (post-dairy-evaluation finishing for beef).
Typical uses in Japanese products
Volume domestic beef Hokkaido-led.
Yakiniku, sukiyaki, beef-bowl.
Foodservice steak chains.
Beef-based processed foods.
9 standard cuts retail.
For OEM: 9-cut fresh retail (kokusan-gyū label), beef-chain B2B, processed-beef raw material.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. **Origin and breed disclosure permitted.**
**Beef JAS-recommended-disclosure allergen.**
**Strict labeling separation from Wagyu — 'Wagyu' / 'A5 Wagyu' requires JBS certification.**
Beef-traceability act requires individual-animal ID tracking.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Beef is not a major-allergen. EU traceability and BSE-monitoring required. |
|---|---|
| USA | USDA inspection equivalence required. |
| China | Premium Japanese beef import market — Wagyu-priority but Holstein-beef growing. |
| Korea | Premium import market. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — 牛 乳用肥育牛肉 各部位
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.