A5 is the highest grade of Wagyu beef produced in Japan — a classification that covers both yield and quality, with the BMS (Beef Marbling Standard) score assessing the fineness and distribution of intramuscular fat. This sirloin block scores BMS 8–12, the exceptional tier, characterised by dense snowflake marbling throughout the muscle. The intramuscular fat is high in oleic acid, an unsaturated fat that gives A5 Wagyu its characteristic buttery texture and complex umami flavour.

FINE & WILD sources directly from certified producers in Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures — two of Japan's most respected Wagyu-producing regions — with no intermediaries. FINE & WILD has been importing authentic Japanese A5 Wagyu since 2015. Japan is the only country in the world that registers every head of purebred Wagyu stock. Within four months of birth, each calf receives individual identification documentation; at six months, an official registration certificate is issued tracing the animal's pedigree back three generations to the ancestor of all Japanese domestic Wagyu from the 14th century.

Supplied fresh as an untrimmed whole block. Trimming and portioning is carried out by the customer, allowing full control over steak thickness and yield.

Origin: Kagoshima & Miyazaki, Japan

Ingredients: Japanese Wagyu beef (A5)

Allergens: None

Authenticity: All Japanese Wagyu cattle are assigned a unique traceability ID number from birth.  You will find your ID number on the front of the pack and can check the authenticity of your purchase using the QR code on the back of the card that arrives with your purchase. 

Origin: Kagoshima/Miyazaki, Japan

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