Like i said earlier some breeds are more inclined to marbling than others.
Marbling a5 wagyu beef.
A5 wagyu beef is the highest rating for what is already a highly sought after type of beef.
Wagyu labeled a5 has a marbling score of 8 12 a4 is 5 7 a3 is 3 4 and so on.
In japan a bms beef marble score of 12 has a minimum of over 56 imf.
Australia is one of the biggest producers of wagyu beef in the world and uses its own grading scale the aus meat marbling system.
Grade meaning the overall beef marbling score bms beef color standard bcs beef fat standard bfs firmness texture.
To achieve an a5 rating the marbling color brightness of meat firmness texture of meat as well as the color luster and quality of the fat is all scrutinized to be of the highest quality.
The australian wagyu marbling scale.
In order to qualify as a5 japanese wagyu beef must be graded as grade a for yield and grade 5 in bms bfs bcs firmness and texture.
The beef is so rich only small amounts are eaten not an entire 8 oz steak.
Marbling is considered best when it s bright white and evenly distributed in fine thin veins rather than coarse chunks.
A5 wagyu from kagoshima japan.
Yield meaning the ratio of meat compared to the actual carcass weight.
Feed and finishing may also impact marbling.
It is widely considered the finest beef you can get.
Wagyu beef for example can be extremely marbled due to its genetics so much so that it s prized for that marbling.