Marbling is the distribution of soft white intramuscular fat within the red meat. Generation of careful breeding and management of diet and exercise contribute to the unique marbling of Wagyu beef. The amount of marbling in Wagyu is an indicator of flavour richness, and is measured in a Beef Marble Score ranging from 1 to 12. to be designated as A5 Wagyu, the beef  must be raised in Japan and achieve the highest possible rating by the Japanese Meat Grading Association. Everyone’s tastes are different, so use the guide below to find the Marble Score that suits you best.