Hida
岐阜県 · Japanese Alps, Japan
of the Alps
Hida beef comes from a black-coated Japanese cattle breed, raised for at least 14 months in Gifu Prefecture, in the heart of the Japanese Alps.
This exceptional meat is distinguished by its tenderness and juiciness, making it a true culinary work of art. To obtain the prestigious Hida-gyu appellation, the meat must be classified as "excellent" (A or B) by the Brand Promotion Office.
Certified Protected Geographical Indication — a privilege reserved for the elite Japanese prefectures.
Prefecture
In the heart of the Japanese Alps, Gifu Prefecture offers a unique environment — snow-capped mountains, deep valleys, hot springs, and clean high-altitude air.
The harsh winter climate and mild summers produce meat of exceptional quality. Hida breeders uphold ancestral know-how, where each animal is treated with meticulous care.
A texture quality score between 3 and 5 from the Japanese Meat Grading Association is required for the Hida-gyu appellation.
at its peak
Strikingly fine marbling, intramuscular fat veins that melt at the first degrees. Rich in unsaturated fatty acids, soft on the palate, melting in texture — a sensory experience before being just meat.
IN GIFU PREFECTURE
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION
BMS 8–12
RATING
of the Alps
of the Hida Gyu label
Only Japanese Black classified as "excellent" (A or B) with a texture score between 3 and 5, raised for a minimum of 14 months in Gifu Prefecture, can claim the title Hida Gyu.
arrives in Europe
Grade 4 & 5 · BMS 8–12 · PGI Certified · Production on order · Delivery time 2–3 weeks.