Guruguru Raw Sausage is a single pack of raw sausage about 1.4m long, coiled in a spiral. However, some items are not stated on the product page, such as how many servings it makes, wording on the storage method, and allergen labeling. This article organizes the product page’s information and Rakuten customer reviews for the Guruguru Raw Sausage (approx. 1.4m / approx. 330g) from the Gourmet Sommelier Rakuten Ichiba store into five points: amount, storage and shelf life, ingredients, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Amount and how many servings it makes
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Whether it works as a gift
- Trends in public reviews
Basic Information
This table transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
| Product name | ぐるぐる生ソーセージ（約1.4m/330g）粗挽き ジューシー 日光HIMITSU豚 映える ご馳走ソーセージ 子供に人気 IFFA金メダル受賞 天然羊腸に腸詰め 自家製 BBQ キャンプ ホットドック (Guruguru raw sausage (approx. 1.4m/330g), coarsely ground, juicy, Nikko HIMITSU pork, eye-catching, feast sausage, popular with kids, IFFA gold medal winner, stuffed in natural sheep casing, homemade, BBQ, camping, hot dog)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed September 29, 2026). “IFFA gold medal winner” in the product name is the shop’s own statement. The shop’s description says this is a product made by coiling a sausage said to have won an award, and it does not say that this product itself won the award. The list of award-winning products shown in an image in the product description (IFFA2019 Ham and Sausage International Contest) does not include this product either. The award is said to be from 2019, more than five years ago and not the most recent, and the month of the award could not be confirmed. The official name of the organizer and the award category could not be found on the product page either, so they are not confirmed, and this does not indicate whether the product is better or worse in quality. |
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| Name (label category) | Not confirmedThe product name includes “raw sausage” (生ソーセージ), but we could not find a name field |
| Amount | 1 pack = approx. 1.4m (approx. 330g), coiled in a spiral 16cm in diameter. The length is said to vary with the thickness of the casing. A 16-page booklet is said to be includedSource: product information and product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| Storage | Not confirmedThe page shows only “frozen” as the delivery temperature; we could not find a storage temperature or similar wording |
| Best-before date | Frozen, 1 year from manufactureSource: product information on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| Country of origin | Pork: Japan; salt: Australia (オーストラリア); sheep casing: New ZealandSource: product information on the Rakuten Ichiba product page. Note that the text of the product description also gives the salt’s origin as Austria (オーストリア), which does not match the product information field. The salt’s origin cannot be stated definitively |
| Place of processing | Not confirmed |
| Condition / How to Eat (Is Heating Required?) | The product page describes it as a raw sausage that arrives frozen, and advises cooking it thoroughly all the way through because it is raw sausage. It advises thawing it before cooking. After thawing, it advises leaving it in its vacuum pack in a bowl or similar, pouring boiling water over it, and soaking it for about 3 minutes, which is said to help it keep its shape. It then describes cooking it in a frying pan or grill pan. It also advises that boiling it after taking it out of the vacuum pack will make the spiral come undoneSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| Thawing method | Not confirmedOnly the advice to thaw before cooking is given; we could not find a method (such as in the refrigerator or at room temperature) or a shelf life after thawing |
| Delivery | The delivery temperature is shown as frozen. Shipping is described as by Yamato Transport (ヤマト運輸) or Sagawa Express (佐川急便) (the cool-delivery (クール便) category is not confirmed)Source: product information and the shop’s shipping guidance on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| Manufacturer | Not confirmedThe product information shows Gourmet Sommelier (グルメソムリエ) as the seller, but we could not find whether it is the manufacturer or processor |
| Shop | Gourmet Sommelier Rakuten Ichiba store (グルメソムリエ楽天市場店, Rakuten Ichiba) |
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The product information on the product page lists the ingredients as pork (Nikko HIMITSU “himitsu” pork, 日光HIMITSUひみつ豚), salt (Mineral Harvest salt, ミネラルハーヴェスト塩), spices, sugars (glucose, sugar), sheep casing, seasoning (amino acids), phosphates, and an antioxidant.
On the other hand, within what we could check, the product page (product information, product description, and images in the product description) does not show any allergen labeling. This item is not confirmed. The absence of allergen labeling does not mean the product contains no particular ingredient. Pork is listed in the ingredients, as noted above, but the origins of the spices, sugars, seasoning, and so on cannot be told from the product page. If you have allergies, please ask the shop before buying, or check the food information label on the product when it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed September 29, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| What to check | For this product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amount and servings | One pack of approx. 1.4m / approx. 330g, coiled in a spiral 16cm in diameter. The number of servings is not stated, so it is not confirmed | Product information on the product page |
| 2. Storage and shelf life | Best-before date is shown as frozen, 1 year from manufacture. The wording on the storage method and the shelf life after thawing are not confirmed | Product information and product description on the product page |
| 3. Ingredients and allergen labeling | Ingredients are listed (pork and others). Allergen labeling is not shown on the product page, so it is not confirmed | Product information, product description, and images in the product description on the product page were checked |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | The gift field shows noshi (gift wrapping label) service as “none”. No wrapping or message card information was found | Gift field on the product page |
| 5. Review trends | We read all 22 Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) in the default (“standard”) sort order (posted July 2020 to August 2025; the newest post is from August 5, 2025). These trends may not reflect the product’s current condition. The rating is 4.86/5 (22 reviews). Many posts praise the flavor, the juiciness, and the look of the spiral, while a few mention how oily or salty it tastes | Rakuten customer reviews (accessed September 29, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The gift field on the Rakuten product page shows noshi (gift wrapping label) service as “none”Source: gift field on the Rakuten Ichiba product page. We could not confirm wrapping, message cards, or gift boxes. We also could not confirm the types of noshi inscription. The product name shown on the Rakuten page lists words such as gift, but that is the shop’s own wording and does not confirm noshi or wrapping service.
If you are considering it as a gift, checking the following points with the shop before buying will help avoid misunderstandings.
- Whether noshi and wrapping are available (no service is stated on the product page)
- Since it arrives frozen, whether you can specify a delivery date and time the recipient can receive it
Among the 22 Rakuten reviews, there are posts about buying it as a present for a child, sending it to family far away, and buying it for a child’s birthday (these trends may not reflect the product’s current condition).
What Public Reviews Say
We read all 22 reviews posted on the Rakuten customer review page and summarized the trends. The sort order was the default (“standard”), the posts date from July 2020 to August 2025, and the newest post is from August 5, 2025. These trends may not reflect the product’s current condition. The rating figures are as of the time we accessed them and may change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.86 / 5 (19 five-star, 3 four-star, 0 with three stars or fewer) | 22 (we read all of them; may not reflect the current condition) | September 29, 2026 |
What Reviewers Praise
Many posts mention the good flavor and the juiciness or the meat juices. Many also say the spiral look is fun and that it livened up gatherings.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (accessed September 29, 2026)
Some posts say the casing is thin and tender, that it goes well with beer, or that the included booklet was useful. It appears to be used at gatherings such as barbecues, camping trips, and children’s birthdays. Several posts say they want to buy it again.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (accessed September 29, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
One post says it seemed a little low in fat if you want juiciness, and one says the saltiness is a little strong. Another post says the saltiness is not strong, so impressions vary. There were 0 reviews of three stars or fewer out of 22.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (accessed September 29, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- People who want to grill a long spiral raw sausage (approx. 1.4m / approx. 330g) and enjoy it
- People who want to use it for parties, barbecues, or meals at home (occasions listed in the shop’s description)
- People who can take the time to thaw it and cook it all the way through
Who Should Be Careful
- People with allergies (no labeling is shown on the product page, so check with the shop before buying)
- People who want to settle the number of servings, storage method, thawing method, and shelf life after thawing before choosing (all not confirmed)
- People who want to use it as a gift with noshi or wrapping (noshi is shown as unavailable; no wrapping is stated)
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is September 29, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Summary
- One pack is a spiral of approx. 1.4m / approx. 330g, and the number of servings is not stated on the product page
- The best-before date is frozen, 1 year from manufacture. The wording on the storage method and the shelf life after thawing could not be confirmed, and the page advises cooking it thoroughly all the way through because it is raw sausage
- Allergen labeling could not be confirmed on the product page. If you have allergies, check with the shop before buying. Noshi is shown as unavailable
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Information as of: September 29, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba product page of Gourmet Sommelier Rakuten Ichiba store (グルメソムリエ楽天市場店), Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan “About Allergen Labeling”
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