Cut snow crab portions save you the work of shelling, but they are often bought without knowing how many people 1kg feeds, what the difference is between 1kg and the stated total weight of 1.3kg, or by when the crab should be eaten. In this article we organize what the Rakuten Ichiba product page and the publicly posted reviews say about the cut raw snow crab without shoulder meat, 1kg (total weight 1.3kg), from Echizen Kani Shokunin Kouragumi (DENSHOKU / 越前かに職人甲羅組), sold by Denshoku Co., Ltd. (株式会社伝食) of Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, into five points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews. Its key features are that the crab itself comes to 1kg and arrives already cut, so the legs, claws and claw bases can be eaten without shelling, and that no shoulder section (cluster) is included.
At a Glance
Key points
- The crab itself is 1kg (total weight 1.3kg). The product description says “about 4 servings”, and the product image gives a breakdown of approx. 12 legs, approx. 4 claws and approx. 4 claw bases; no shoulder section is included
- Frozen at -18°C or below, 2 years from the production date. The page recommends within 1 month in a household freezer, and once thawed it says to keep it refrigerated and eat it the same day
- Rakuten rating 4.57 (1,700 reviews). Viewed September 12, 2026
- Noshi support is shown. The page states that a dedicated gift box and an instruction sheet on how to eat the crab are included
Watch out for
- The origin of the ingredients (Canada, the United States, Russia, the Barents Sea) and the additives are stated as differing by production lot
- It is crab itself, so it cannot be eaten by anyone with a crustacean allergy
Suits: People who want about 4 servings of crab, without shelling, for sashimi, shabu-shabu, grilling or hot pot
Amount, breakdown, storage, shelf life and noshi are from the Rakuten Ichiba product page and product images (viewed September 12, 2026). The rating is as displayed on Rakuten (viewed September 12, 2026) and does not necessarily reflect the current state of the product.
Basic Information
- Product name
- Echizen Kani Shokunin Kouragumi (DENSHOKU) Extra-Large and Extra-Thick 4L-5L Portions, Cut Raw Snow Crab Without Shoulder Meat, 1kg (Total Weight 1.3kg) (越前かに職人甲羅組（DENSHOKU） 超特大＆超極太4L〜5Lポーション 肩肉なしカット生ずわい蟹1kg（総重量1.3kg）)
- Amount
- 1kg (total weight 1.3kg). The product description states “about 4 servings”
- Breakdown
- Legs approx. 12 / claws approx. 4 / claw bases approx. 4. No shoulder section is included (the counts vary with the size of the crab)
- Storage
- Frozen, -18°C or below
- Best-before date
- 2 years from the production date when kept frozen at -18°C or below. Within 1 month is recommended in a household freezer. Once thawed, keep refrigerated and eat the same day
- Allergens
- Not confirmed (we could not confirm a combined labeling entry). Crab is a specified ingredient
- Price
- Not listed here because it changes
- Shipping
- Frozen delivery. The page asks buyers to specify a date 4 days or more after the order. It also states that “Asuraku” (Rakuten’s next-day shipping service) is handled
- Noshi / gifting
- The gift field shows noshi support. A dedicated gift box and an instruction sheet on how to eat the crab are stated to be included. Types of noshi inscription, message cards and name printing are Not confirmed
This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
The ingredient field lists snow crab (from Canada, the United States, Russia, and the Barents Sea) and an antioxidant (vitamin C), and the same field carries a note that “the origin and additives differ depending on the production lot”. We could not confirm the allergen labeling (the combined labeling entry). Crab is a specified ingredient that must be declared under Japan’s Food Labeling Act, and this product is crab itself. If you have an allergy, please contact the seller before purchasing, or be sure to check the label on the product once it arrives (reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, viewed September 12, 2026).
See the transcribed details, sources and “not confirmed” items (17 items)
This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
- Product name
- Echizen Kani Shokunin Kouragumi (DENSHOKU) Extra-Large and Extra-Thick 4L-5L Portions, Cut Raw Snow Crab Without Shoulder Meat, 1kg (Total Weight 1.3kg) (越前かに職人甲羅組（DENSHOKU） 超特大＆超極太4L〜5Lポーション 肩肉なしカット生ずわい蟹1kg（総重量1.3kg）)
- Type of food
- Cut raw snow crab (snow crab portions)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 12, 2026)
- Amount
- 1kg (total weight 1.3kg). The product description states “about 4 servings”Source: product description of the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 12, 2026)
- Breakdown
- According to the product image: approx. 12 legs / approx. 4 claws / approx. 4 claw bases. No shoulder section is included. The image notes that the counts vary with the size of the crabSource: product image shown on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 12, 2026)
- 1kg vs 1.3kg
- According to the product image, the total weight of 1300g is “the weight including the film of ice applied to prevent deterioration”. The crab itself totals 1kgSource: product image shown on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 12, 2026)
- Options
- There is only one specification, 1kg (total weight 1.3kg), with no choice of size or volumeSource: purchase panel of the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 12, 2026)
- Size designation
- 4L-5L. One of the product images also reads “特大5Lサイズ厳選” (selected extra-large 5L size), so the wording varies within the pageSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page and the product images shown on it (viewed September 12, 2026)
- Storage method
- Frozen, -18°C or belowSource: product description of the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 12, 2026)
- Best-before date
- 2 years from the production date when kept frozen at -18°C or below. The product description recommends within 1 month for a household freezer, because the door is opened often and quality can deteriorate. Once thawed, keep refrigerated and eat the same daySource: product description of the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 12, 2026)
- Ingredients
- Snow crab (from Canada, the United States, Russia, and the Barents Sea), antioxidant (vitamin C). The same field notes that “the origin and additives differ depending on the production lot”Source: product description of the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 12, 2026)
- Allergens
- Not confirmed (we could not confirm a combined labeling entry)
- How to eat
- The page advises thawing under running water right before eating, and says it can also be eaten raw as it is. Crab sashimi, kani-shabu (crab shabu-shabu), hot pot, zosui (rice cooked in the broth), grilled crab and tempura are given as examplesSource: product description of the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 12, 2026)
- Shipping
- Frozen delivery. The product description asks buyers to specify a date 4 days or more after the order. It also states that “Asuraku” (Rakuten’s next-day shipping service) is handledSource: product description of the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 12, 2026)
- Noshi / gifting
- The Rakuten gift field shows noshi support. The product description states that a dedicated gift box and an instruction sheet on how to eat the crab are included. Types of noshi inscription, message cards and name printing are Not confirmed. Several reviews say they sent it as a gift and the recipient was pleased, or that they use it every year for the year-end and New Year holidaysSource: gift field and product description of the Rakuten Ichiba product page, Rakuten customer reviews (viewed September 12, 2026)
- Seller
- Denshoku Co., Ltd. (株式会社伝食), Tsuruga City, Fukui PrefectureSource: product description of the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 12, 2026)
- Shop
- Echizen Kani Shokunin Kouragumi (DENSHOKU) on Rakuten Ichiba
- Awards stated by the shop
- The product page states that the shop won the Rakuten Gourmet Award, crab category, three years running (2014, 2015 and 2016)Source: product description of the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 12, 2026)
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
What Public Reviews Say
The following organizes the ratings and posts published on Rakuten Ichiba. The rating figures are as of the viewing date and may change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.57 / 5 | 1,700 reviews | September 12, 2026 |
| Stars | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reviews | 1,227 | 318 | 85 | 33 | 37 |
The breakdown is as of September 12, 2026. The tendencies below summarize the text of the 30 most recent posts, read on the same day.
What Reviewers Praise
Posts about taste and size stand out: that the meat is thick and filling, and that it is sweet. Many also say that, because it is already cut, there is no shelling to do and it is easy to eat.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed September 12, 2026)
Many posts describe using it in several ways, as sashimi, shabu-shabu, grilled crab, hot pot and zosui (rice cooked in the broth), and posts saying they sent it as a gift and the recipient was pleased, or that they buy it again every year, also stand out.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed September 12, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Some reviewers point out that the result varies from year to year. Specifically, posts describe meat that was watery and did not taste sweet, and skin that was left in the mouth.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed September 12, 2026)
There are also posts saying the crab was not as plump as in the product photos, and that the broth felt thin when it was used for zosui. One- and two-star ratings together come to 70 reviews, so impressions vary.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed September 12, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Why choose it: You want about 4 servings of crab, without shelling, for sashimi, shabu-shabu, grilling or hot pot. If that is your condition, this single item fits: the crab itself is 1kg and arrives cut into legs, claws and claw bases (weak points: no shoulder section is included, and the origin and additives are stated as differing by production lot).
- Frozen at -18°C or below, 2 years from the production date. Within 1 month is recommended in a household freezer, and once thawed it is to be kept refrigerated and eaten the same day
- It is crab itself, so it cannot be eaten by anyone with a crustacean allergy. Noshi support is shown, and a dedicated gift box is stated to be included
This section is based on the Rakuten Ichiba product page and product images and the rating displayed on Rakuten (viewed September 12, 2026). The rating does not necessarily reflect the current state of the product.
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is September 12, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Comments on taste or quality are summarized from third-party posts cited with their source, and are not Ochinity’s own evaluation. Our approach to writing articles is described in our Editorial Policy.
Information as of: September 12, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “越前かに職人甲羅組（DENSHOKU）” product page (including the product images shown on it), Rakuten customer reviews, Rakuten Ichiba API, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
