The Untold Truth of Wagyu Beef

Ask any foodie, and they'll tell you that one of the world's finest red meats is the Japanese delicacy Wagyu. Tender, fatty, and iridescently pink, high-quality cuts of Wagyu can garner as much as $200 per pound. Like matsutake mushrooms or Almas caviar, Wagyu is associated with decadence, but this elusive food is as steeped in misconceptions as it is in luxury. What exactly is Wagyu? How do you know if it's authentic or not? And, well... why is it so expensive? There's more to this rich food than simply taste, so watch closely to learn more about its fascinating history and marbled nuances. This is the untold truth of Wagyu beef.

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Purebred Japanese cattle | 0:00
Why so expensive? | 1:34
Raised in a specialized way | 2:52
There is no single Wagyu | 4:15
Wagyu VS American Wagyu | 5:47
Fake Wagyu | 7:05
Authentically prepared Wagyu | 8:25
Fast-food Wagyu | 9:32
Wagyu in unlikely places | 11:03

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