Like i said earlier some breeds are more inclined to marbling than others.
Marbling a5 wagyu beef.
Wagyu beef for example can be extremely marbled due to its genetics so much so that it s prized for that marbling.
The australian wagyu marbling scale.
In japan a bms beef marble score of 12 has a minimum of over 56 imf.
More marbling means a tenderer creamier texture and is what wagyu and kobe beef connoisseurs highly prize so the higher the bms score the more expensive the beef is.
Wagyu labeled a5 has a marbling score of 8 12 a4 is 5 7 a3 is 3 4 and so on.
Yield meaning the ratio of meat compared to the actual carcass weight.
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.
A5 wagyu beef is the highest rating for what is already a highly sought after type of beef.
A5 wagyu from kagoshima japan.
Feed and finishing may also impact marbling.
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.
Raising steaks many of the farmers raise only four wagyu cattle at a time to exacting specifications which means the cattle receive a lot of attention and personalized care.
Marbling is considered best when it s bright white and evenly distributed in fine thin veins rather than coarse chunks.
Grade meaning the overall beef marbling score bms beef color standard bcs beef fat standard bfs firmness texture.
Only 0 5 of wagyu in japan reaches a bms of 12.