Gastronomy & Topaz: Exclusive partnership with Little Joe, the gold standard of pasture-raised beef

The Topaz restaurant now has an exclusive partnership with Little Joe, the gold standard of pasture-raised beef.

Raised naturally in southern Australia, without antibiotics, hormones or GMOs, this beef is characterised by exceptional marbling (MSA 4+) and unrivalled flavour

This partnership with Topaz is part of the company's commitment to using only the finest natural ingredients, to guarantee quality and ensure the well-being of consumers.

About Little Joe Beef

Little Joe Beef is a premium product made from all-natural, grass-fed beef, renowned for producing meat of exceptional quality. The meat has a minimum AusMeat marbling score of four, which is considered a rare and difficult achievement in this sector. AusMeat's minimum marbling score of four for Little Joe beef is important for a number of reasons:

It is rare to achieve a marbling score of four, particularly for grass-fed beef. This rarity is symbolically linked to the term ‘Little Joe’ in the craps game, where there is less than a 3% chance of getting a pair of twos (a ‘hard four’), reflecting the low probability of naturally achieving such a high degree of marbling in grass-fed cattle.

Marbling considerably improves the taste quality of beef by increasing tenderness, juiciness and flavour. A score of four indicates a substantial amount of intramuscular fat, which contributes to a more refined gastronomic experience

This exclusivity makes Little Joe a super-premium product, appealing to discerning chefs and niche retailers looking for the very best beef.

Maintaining a minimum marbling score of four requires rigorous selection of beef breeds and management practices. This involves choosing breeds with genetic predispositions to higher marbling and ensuring optimal nutritional conditions, which adds to the exclusivity and value of the product.

The product is GMO-free and is audited by third-party bodies to ensure compliance with high standards of animal welfare and environmental management.

Because of its high quality and limited supply, Little Joe beef is reserved for discerning chefs and specialist restaurants seeking culinary excellence.

The brand is often described as the quintessential grass-fed beef, offering a much sought-after dining experience for those who value this type of superior beef.