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バークシャー (バークシャー, Bākushā / Kurobuta) is Kurobuta — a Japanese food (land animals).
What is Kurobuta?
Kurobuta are Berkshire pigs, which are a rare breed of pig originating from the English county of Berkshire that now are bred and raised in several parts of the world. The Japanese designation of the breed, kurobuta , has become, like Kobe beef, a preferred branding of a premium grade of pork. This branding has increased the breed's popularity in the 21st century and allowed the meat products to command a premium price. Berkshire pork, prized for juiciness, flavour, and tenderness, is pink-hued and heavily marbled. Its high fat content makes it suitable for long cooking and high-temperature cooking. The Japanese have bred the Kurobuta branch of the Berkshire breed for increased fineness in the meat and better marbling. Pigs' fat stores many of the characteristics of the food that they eat. Berkshire pigs are usually free-ranging, often supplemented with a diet of corn, nuts, clover, apples, or milk. In addition to Kagoshima Prefecture, black pig brands exist in Saitama Prefecture (Saikuni Black Pig), Gunma Prefecture (Tonkuro), Okayama Prefecture (Okayama Black Pig), and Kagawa Prefecture (Sanuki Black Pig). Kagoshima black pig is treated as a special case, and in the past the meat market has been given a value similar to beef (B rank).