It seems the President of the United States is not only enamoured of our Prime Minister, but also of our meat. Following Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's historic visit to Washington, Queensland-based Pure Blue Meats will now exclusively supply Australian Wagyu to Blair House, Washington's official state guest house.
A major international coup and one set to focus world attention on Australian beef, the supply deal was secured after President Bush, Prime Minister Rudd and a number of international diplomats dined on Australian Wagyu flown in by Pure Blue Meats.
The company provides premium Australian Wagyu to both global and domestic markets and is owned and operated by Bill Rae (pictured), Phil Eastwood and Executive Chef of Brisbane's renowned Cha Cha Char Wine Bar and Grill, Frank Correnti.
"This is an important win for Australian beef and particularly for Australian Wagyu, increasingly being recognised as the best in the world," said Rae.
What is Wagyu?
Wagyu cattle are genetically predisposed to intense marbling and to producing a high percentage of oleaginous unsaturated fat. Also known as Kobe-style beef, the meat from Wagyu cattle is known worldwide for its marbling characteristics, increased eating quality through a naturally enhanced flavour, tenderness and juiciness, and its high market value.
Wagyu are able to marble without developing excessive amounts of surface subcutaneous fat, which stays with the meat from cooking to plate. Wagyu beef with a MBS3 grading has a fat content of 8%. As the meat is cooked, the fat melts, with the finished product having a fat percentage of 6%. Any product that has a fat content of less than 10% will be endorsed by the Australian Heart Foundation.
The superior flavour of Wagyu meat arises from the presence of a high amount of oleic acid a monounsaturated fat in the meat (these fats have the effect of lowering blood cholesterol). The fat is evenly distributed throughout the muscle, rather than being laid down as subcutaneous deposition - marbling.
Wagyu cattle have the unique ability to marble more rapidly than any other breed found in traditional Australian herds.
Where to get Wagyu in Brisbane
Contact Pure Blue Meats directly to find out Brisbane stockists of their premium Wagyu beef brands.
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