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Wagyu Cuts (Premium Cut Specifications)
和牛カット (Wagyu Katto)
Also known as: Wagyu cuts, 和牛カット, Wagyu primal cuts, Wagyu BMS specifications
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | 和牛 カット 各部位 |
| Common Japanese notations | 和牛, カタ, カタロース, ソトモモ, バラ, モモ, サーロイン, ヒレ, ランプ, リブロース |
| Origin | Wagyu primal cuts breakdown — 9 standard 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)-classified cuts: kata (chuck), kataroasu (chuck-roll), soto-momo (outside-round), bara (short rib), momo (round), sirloin, fillet (tenderloin), rump, rib-roasu (rib-roll); each cut has distinct fat-marbling, texture, and price profile |
| Typical functions | Premium yakiniku — different cuts for different yakiniku presentation, Sukiyaki and shabu-shabu (specific cuts favored), Steak (sirloin, fillet, rib-roasu premium), Premium gift retail (cut specification central to gift positioning) |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. JAS-classified 9 standard cuts. **Wagyu Cut + Grade (BMS 8-12 = A5) + GI Brand specification is the standard premium retail format.** Multiple GI brands (see wagyu entry). |
Wagyu cuts (和牛カット) are the 9 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)-classified standard cuts: kata, kataroasu, soto-momo, bara, momo, sirloin, fillet, rump, rib-roasu. Each has distinct fat-marbling, texture, and price profile. Cut specification is central to wagyu OEM positioning alongside grade (A5 BMS 8-12) and GI brand. See wagyu entry for broader context including breeds, GI brands, and grading.
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- Pre-sliced wagyu by cut for yakiniku/shabu-shabu retail
- Wagyu steak whole-cut retail
- Premium 特産松阪牛 (#25) / 神戸ビーフ (#3) / 米沢牛 (#26) GI cut retail
Ingredient profile
9 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)-classified wagyu primal cuts: kata (chuck), kataroasu (chuck-roll), soto-momo (outside-round), bara (short rib), momo (round), sirloin, fillet (tenderloin), rump, rib-roasu (rib-roll).
Cut + Grade + GI Brand specification standard for premium retail.
OEM applications
Yakiniku (different cuts for different presentation).
Sukiyaki/shabu-shabu (kataroasu, rib-roasu, momo favored).
Steak (sirloin, fillet, rib-roasu).
Premium gift retail with cut specification.
For OEM: pre-sliced wagyu by cut, premium gift retail with full cut+grade+brand specification.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Cut + Grade + GI Brand specification standard. See wagyu entry for full regulatory context.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Cut specification standard for premium wagyu export. |
|---|---|
| USA | Cut specification standard. American Wagyu × Japanese-origin distinction. |
| China | Premium specialty positioning with cut specification. |
| Korea | Premium specialty positioning. |
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Quick answers
- What is Wagyu Cuts (Premium Cut Specifications)?
- Wagyu cuts (和牛カット) are the 9 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)-classified standard cuts: kata, kataroasu, soto-momo, bara, momo, sirloin, fillet, rump, rib-roasu. Each has distinct fat-marbling, texture, and price profile. Cut specification is central to wagyu OEM positioning alongside grade (A5 BMS 8-12) and GI brand. See wagyu entry for broader context including breeds, GI brands, and grading.
- What is the regulatory status of Wagyu Cuts (Premium Cut Specifications) in Japan?
- Standard agricultural product labeling. JAS-classified 9 standard cuts. **Wagyu Cut + Grade (BMS 8-12 = A5) + GI Brand specification is the standard premium retail format.** Multiple GI brands (see wagyu entry).
- What products typically use Wagyu Cuts (Premium Cut Specifications)?
- Pre-sliced wagyu by cut for yakiniku/shabu-shabu retail / Wagyu steak whole-cut retail / Premium 特産松阪牛 (#25) / 神戸ビーフ (#3) / 米沢牛 (#26) GI cut retail
- Where does Wagyu Cuts (Premium Cut Specifications) come from?
- Wagyu primal cuts breakdown — 9 standard 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)-classified cuts: kata (chuck), kataroasu (chuck-roll), soto-momo (outside-round), bara (short rib), momo (round), sirloin, fillet (tenderloin), rump, rib-roasu (rib-roll); each cut has distinct fat-marbling, texture, and price profile
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Wagyu Cuts (Premium Cut Specifications)?
- JSCI: 和牛 カット 各部位
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — 和牛肉 各部位 各形態
- Japan Meat Grading Association cut classifications
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.