For many years, Australians were taught to fear fat, with fatty foods getting the blame for our country’s obesity epidemic, among other health issues. But studies have since made it clear that there is a fatty spectrum, with trans fats on the unhealthy side, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats on the healthy side.

Australian beef farmers are custodians of almost half of the continent and this great Southern land encapsulates a range of climatic, topographical and geological environments. As such, and to ensure the consistent supply of beef there are two main farming methods in Australia – grass fed and grain fed.

Wagyu beef isn’t your run-of-the-mill meat. Yes, you could cook it like any other beef, but why would you want to? You’ve invested time and money into the perfect steak, so you’ve got to get it right.

One of the most luxurious and rare types of beef is authentic Japanese Wagyu. Besides the taste, what makes this type of beef so special? Check out these fun facts about Wagyu beef to discover why it's such a sensation in the food world.