With salted kazunoko (herring roe) sold as “wakeari” (imperfect/irregular, sold at a discount) because of uneven shape and the like, there is little to go on when choosing, and it is easy to buy without knowing “how many servings 1kg makes,” “whether it needs desalting,” or “how long the best-before date lasts.” This article organizes the information published on the product page for the wakeari salted kazunoko (from Russia) 1kg from Zakoba no Asaichi Online Shop into five points: amount, storage method, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews. Its key features are the large 1kg amount, and that it arrives chilled rather than frozen (ambient for December–March deliveries).
At a Glance
Key points
- 1kg of salted kazunoko. This is the only size offered
- Not frozen: ambient delivery for December–March, chilled delivery for April–November. After arrival it is described as keeping 60 days chilled. Among the 10 kazunoko items featured on Ochinity (as of October 18, 2026), this is the only one that arrives other than frozen (weak point: it is described as needing desalting before you eat it)
- Rakuten rating 4.84 (513 reviews). Viewed September 25, 2026. This is the highest figure among the 10 kazunoko items featured on Ochinity (as of October 18, 2026) (its review count is smaller than the 1,131 of 釜庄 数の子松前漬け 数の子コロコロ and the 890 of 海産物店ミツワ 数の子松前漬け)
- The reason for “wakeari” is explained as poor shape. It is also described that the reason for wakeari may change depending on the season
Watch out for
- It is described as to be desalted before eating. No guidance on whether heating is needed was found in the product description
- The product page describes the steps separately: salting is done in China, and sorting, packing, and shipping in Osaka (Osaka Central Wholesale Market)
Suits: People who are fine with finishing the desalting themselves and want 1kg of salted kazunoko delivered chilled
The comparison covers the 10 kazunoko items featured on Ochinity (as of October 18, 2026). Each value is as of the date its own article was researched and may differ from the current listing. Amount, shipping, storage and the reason for wakeari are from the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 25, 2026). The rating is as displayed on Rakuten (viewed September 25, 2026) and does not necessarily reflect the current state of the product.
Compared with 10 Similar Kazunoko Items
Among the 10 kazunoko items featured on Ochinity (as of October 18, 2026). Each value is as of the date its own article was researched and may differ from the current listing. Ratings are as displayed on Rakuten; the fewer the reviews, the more easily the figure can shift, and it does not necessarily reflect the current state of the product. The table is ordered by product name with this article first, and does not indicate ranking.
| Product | Total amount (g) | Delivery temperature | Rakuten rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 訳あり 大サイズ 塩数の子 1kg ロシア産｜中身と口コミ (this article) | 1000 | Chilled (ambient delivery for December–March, chilled delivery for April–November) | 4.84 (513 reviews, 2026-09-25) |
| Mashike Marche Seasoned Herring Roe (Kazunoko) Wakeari Broken Pieces 500g | 500 | Frozen | 4.71 (284 reviews, 2026-10-01) |
| Masuyone Seasoned Herring Roe (Kazunoko) “Honchan” 450g (150g × 3 bags) | 450 | Frozen | 4.42 (785 reviews, 2026-10-15) |
| Wakeari Seasoned Kazunoko (Herring Roe) for Commercial Use 500g, Broken Type | 500 | Frozen | 4.72 (116 reviews, 2026-10-06) |
| 数の子松前漬け 訳あり 500g・1kg | 500／1000 | Frozen | 4.5 (327 reviews, 2026-09-23) |
| 海産物店ミツワ 数の子松前漬け（数の子60%配合） | 500／1000／2000 | Frozen | 4.58 (890 reviews, 2026-09-21) |
| 越前かに職人甲羅組 味付け数の子500g | 500 | Frozen | 4.34 (674 reviews, 2026-09-23) |
| Kanazawa Maimon Sushi Wakeari Seasoned Herring Roe (Kazunoko) 1kg (500g × 2 bags) | 1000 | Frozen | 4.27 (145 reviews, 2026-10-02) |
| Kanazawa Maimon Sushi Wakeari Seasoned Herring Roe (Kazunoko) 500g | 500 | Frozen | 4.44 (227 reviews, 2026-10-02) |
| 釜庄 Kazunoko Matsumae-zuke (Kazunoko Korokoro) 500g × 1 | 500／1000／2000／3000 | Frozen | 4.5 (1,131 reviews, 2026-10-18) |
Product names link to each product’s article.
- Among the 10 kazunoko items featured on Ochinity (as of October 18, 2026), the Rakuten rating of 4.84 is the highest figure (with 513 reviews, fewer than the 1,131 of 釜庄 数の子松前漬け 数の子コロコロ and the 890 of 海産物店ミツワ 数の子松前漬け)
- The total amount comes in one size, 1kg. If you want to choose the amount, 釜庄 数の子松前漬け 数の子コロコロ comes in 500g to 3,000g
Basic Information
- Product name
- Wakeari Large-Size Salted Kazunoko (Herring Roe) 1kg, from Russia (訳あり 大サイズ 塩数の子 1kg ロシア産)
- Amount
- 1kg (the number of servings is Not confirmed)
- Shipping
- Described as ambient delivery for December–March and chilled delivery for April–November
- Storage
- Described as 60 days chilled after arrival (the best-before date itself is Not confirmed)
- How to eat
- Described as to be desalted before eating (whether heating is needed is Not confirmed)
- Raw material origin
- Russia (Sea of Okhotsk)
- Allergens
- The allergen label field is Not confirmed (ingredients: herring roe (from Russia), salt)
- Price
- Not listed here because it changes
- Noshi / gifting
- Support for noshi (gift wrapping label), gift boxes, and message cards is 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 label we could confirm on the product page reads “herring roe (from Russia), salt.” An allergen label field listing specified ingredients was not found on the product page within the range we checked, so it is not confirmed. 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 25, 2026).
See the transcribed details, sources and “not confirmed” items (15 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
- Wakeari Large-Size Salted Kazunoko (Herring Roe) 1kg, from Russia (訳あり 大サイズ 塩数の子 1kg ロシア産)Source: Rakuten Ichiba “Zakoba no Asaichi Online Shop” product page (viewed September 25, 2026)
- Amount
- 1kg. The number of servings is Not confirmed (not stated on the product page)Source: same as above
- Options
- A single size, 1kg (there is no size selection field)Source: same as above
- Storage method
- Described as 60 days chilled after arrivalSource: product description on the product page (viewed September 25, 2026)
- Best-before date
- A specific date is Not confirmed (the storage entry does state “60 days chilled after arrival”)Source: product page (viewed September 25, 2026)
- Thawing method
- This is a chilled or ambient delivery product, and no frozen delivery is mentioned. Anything about thawing is Not confirmed
- Notes after opening
- Not confirmed. It is described that the vacuum pack may change without noticeSource: product description on the product page
- Ingredients / allergens
- The ingredient label reads “herring roe (from Russia), salt.” An allergen label field listing specified ingredients is Not confirmedSource: product page (viewed September 25, 2026)
- Raw material origin
- Russia (Sea of Okhotsk)Source: product page (viewed September 25, 2026)
- Place of processing
- The product page describes the steps separately: salting is done in China, and sorting, packing, and shipping in Osaka (Osaka Central Wholesale Market)Source: product page (viewed September 25, 2026)
- State / how to eat (whether heating is required)
- According to the seller, it is to be desalted before eating (the product is also said to include pieces with the thin skin already removed). No guidance on whether heating is needed was found in the product description, so this is Not confirmedSource: product description on the product page (viewed September 25, 2026)
- Reason for “wakeari”
- It is explained as poor shape, and the description suggests uneven shape (appearance). It is also described that the reason may change depending on the season, and a fixed reason category such as broken legs, uneven pieces, or off-spec is Not confirmedSource: product description on the product page (viewed September 25, 2026)
- Shipping
- Described as shipped by ambient delivery for December–March deliveries and chilled delivery for April–November deliveries (the shipping method changes with the delivery period)Source: product page (viewed September 25, 2026)
- Noshi / gifting
- Support for noshi (gift wrapping label), gift boxes, wrapping, and message cards is not stated in the gift section or product description of the product page, so it is Not confirmedSource: product page (viewed September 25, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- 株式会社三恒 (1-1-86 Noda, Fukushima-ku, Osaka, inside the Osaka Central Wholesale Market)Source: product page (viewed September 25, 2026)
- Shop
- ざこばの朝市オンラインショップ (Rakuten Ichiba)
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
What Public Reviews Say
Below is a summary of the number of ratings published on the Rakuten Ichiba product page. The figures are as of the time retrieved and change afterward. We have not read the individual posts this time (what reviewers praise and what they complain about), so this article covers only the review count and average.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.84 / 5 | 513 reviews | September 25, 2026 |
The trend in the text of individual reviews is not confirmed here. There is no record of the number of reviews read or the sort order (they were not read this time).
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Why choose it: You want 1kg of salted kazunoko in one go, and you want it delivered chilled rather than frozen (ambient for December–March). If those two are your conditions, this is the only one of the 10 kazunoko items featured on Ochinity (as of October 18, 2026) that arrives other than frozen (weak point: it is described as needing desalting before you eat it).
- After arrival it is described as keeping 60 days chilled
- The Rakuten rating is 4.84 / 5 (513 reviews, viewed September 25, 2026), the highest figure among the 10 kazunoko items featured on Ochinity (as of October 18, 2026) (its review count is smaller than the 1,131 of 釜庄 数の子松前漬け 数の子コロコロ)
Other options: If you want seasoned kazunoko in small portions, see Masuyone Seasoned Herring Roe (Kazunoko) “Honchan” 450g (150g × 3 bags); if you want matsumae-zuke in a choice of amounts, see 釜庄 数の子松前漬け 数の子コロコロ (500g to 3,000g).
This section is based on the Rakuten Ichiba product page and the rating shown on Rakuten (viewed September 25, 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 25, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Information as of: September 25, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “Zakoba no Asaichi Online Shop” product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
