According to reports, not all cattle produced in Kobe can be called "Kobe cattle". The real Kobe cattle are very strict. First of all, it must be born in a "noble family", and there cannot be a drop of mixed blood in its bloodline; In addition, it is necessary to evaluate the fat mixing rate, color, fineness and other items, and it is qualified to be called "Kobe beef" if it reaches Grade 4 or above. It is expensive and tastes one of the top beef in the world.

It is widely rumored in China that Kobe cattle have a massage when drinking beer, which is not true. Although Kobe cattle breeding is strict and requires special feed, what is more important is pedigree and breed.

The output of Kobe beef is extremely low, accounting for less than 1% of the Japanese beef market, and the demand in Japan is also in short supply, so it is not exported. Kobe beef, which is very popular in China, is undoubtedly fake.