The name of Kobe Mahou no Tsubo Pudding® (神戸魔法の壷プリン®) Chocolat, 4 pieces, and the shop’s name both contain the place name Kobe, but this is only part of the shop name and product name and does not indicate where the ingredients come from (the only ingredient with an origin stated is the milk, labeled “国内製造” (made in Japan)). This product is a set of four chocolate puddings, delivered frozen, sold by Kobe Frantz Sweets & Gifts (神戸フランツ スイーツ&ギフト). When choosing it as a gift, you’ll likely want to know how long it takes to thaw, that it contains egg, dairy, soy, and gelatin, and how to arrange the delivery date. In this article, we’ve organized the information published on the Rakuten Ichiba product page and shop page and on the Yahoo! Shopping and Amazon product pages, along with what Rakuten reviews say, into five points: amount, storage, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Amount and serving size guide
- Storage and how long it keeps
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Whether it’s suitable as a gift
- What public reviews say
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 | Kobe Mahou no Tsubo Pudding®, Chocolat, 4 pieces (神戸魔法の壷プリン®・ショコラ4個入)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed September 29, 2026). The product page states that “魔法の壷プリン” (Mahou no Tsubo Pudding) is a registered trademark of Kobe Frantz (神戸フランツ) |
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| Name (Food Labeling Category) | Western-style fresh confectionery (洋生菓子)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed September 29, 2026) |
| Amount | 4 pieces (about 75g each) × 1 box. The specs section of the Rakuten Ichiba product page lists a total weight of 718g. Each piece is about 57mm in diameter × 60mm high, and the box is about 125mm long × 125mm wide × 60mm high. The number of servings is not statedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed September 29, 2026). The amount matches what is stated on the Yahoo! Shopping and Amazon product pages |
| Storage | Store at −10°C or below (frozen)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed September 29, 2026) |
| Best-Before Date | The product page shows a specific date, but it is unclear whether it indicates the best-before date of the item that will be delivered. How long it keeps when stored frozen is not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed September 29, 2026) |
| Raw Material Origin | Only the milk is labeled “国内製造” (made in Japan). The origin of the other ingredients is not confirmedSource: ingredient labeling on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed September 29, 2026) |
| Place of Processing | Not confirmed |
| Condition / How to Eat (Heating Needed?) | It arrives frozen, and the shop describes it as a product to be thawed in the refrigerator before eating. We could not find any guidance on whether it needs heatingSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed September 29, 2026) |
| How to Thaw | The shop advises that thawing in the refrigerator for 6 to 7 hours makes it ready to eatSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed September 29, 2026) |
| Shelf Life After Thawing | After thawing, the shop advises keeping it in the refrigerator and eating it within 2 daysSource: Rakuten Ichiba and Yahoo! Shopping product pages (accessed September 29, 2026) |
| Delivery | The shop states that it ships via Yamato Cool TA-Q-BIN (frozen). The Rakuten Ichiba product page lists the food delivery condition as frozenSource: Yahoo! Shopping product page / specs section of the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed September 29, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | Not confirmed. The product description lists Frantz Co., Ltd. (フランツ株式会社; Nada Ward, Kobe) as the sellerSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed September 29, 2026) |
| Shop | Kobe Frantz Sweets & Gifts (神戸フランツ スイーツ&ギフト, 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 ingredients are listed as milk (made in Japan), cream (contains dairy), sugar, cocoa mass, food made mainly from milk and dairy products, raspberry (framboise), vegetable fats and oils (contains soy), cocoa nibs, sweetened egg yolk (contains egg), strawberry, margarine (contains dairy), cocoa butter, liquor (洋酒), skim milk powder, powdered starch syrup, agar, cocoa powder, processed egg product (contains egg and dairy), concentrated lemon juice / trehalose, thickener (modified starch), glycine, emulsifier (contains soy), gelatin, flavoring, pH adjuster, sodium metaphosphate, stabilizer (thickening polysaccharides) (Rakuten Ichiba product page, accessed September 29, 2026).
In the allergen table (an image on the Rakuten Ichiba product page), egg, dairy, soy, and gelatin are marked as “contains” (含む). The specified-allergen listings on the Yahoo! Shopping and Amazon product pages are also egg, dairy, soy, and gelatin, and the labeling in all four places, including the ingredient list and the allergen table, matched (accessed September 29, 2026). The ingredients also include liquor (洋酒), but the alcohol content is not confirmed. We could not find any statement on the product page about whether wheat, nuts, and the like are handled in the same factory or production line (not confirmed).
Nutrition facts (per 100g, estimated values) are listed as: energy 286kcal, protein 4.0g, fat 19.0g, carbohydrates 24.8g, salt equivalent 0.07g (Rakuten Ichiba product page, accessed September 29, 2026).
Because the ingredients are labeled as containing egg, dairy, soy, and gelatin, people with an allergy to any of these cannot eat this product. For any other labeling, please be sure to check the food information label on the product you receive.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed September 29, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| Point to Check | For This Product | Basis |
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| 1. Amount / Servings | 4 pieces (about 75g each) × 1 box. The number of servings is not stated. Only one specification can be selected on the product page | Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed September 29, 2026). The amount matches what is stated on the Yahoo! Shopping and Amazon product pages |
| 2. Storage and Shelf Life | Store at −10°C or below (frozen). The shop advises thawing in the refrigerator for 6 to 7 hours, then keeping it in the refrigerator after thawing and eating it within 2 days. How long it keeps when stored frozen is not confirmed | Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed September 29, 2026) |
| 3. Ingredients and Allergen Labeling | Labeled as containing egg, dairy, soy, and gelatin. Contains liquor (洋酒) | Rakuten Ichiba, Yahoo! Shopping, and Amazon product pages (the listings match) |
| 4. Suitable as a Gift? | Noshi (gift wrapping label) is supported. Listed as gift box (化粧箱入り) and for gifting (贈答用). The shop states that it does not offer gift wrapping or double wrapping. Message card: not confirmed | Rakuten Ichiba product page and shop page (accessed September 29, 2026) |
| 5. What Reviews Say | The Rakuten review rating is 4.47 out of 5 (179 reviews). We read the first roughly 25 reviews shown in the default “Standard” sort order (posted June 2012 to April 2026. The first post in the Standard order is from April 5, 2026; we did not check the “Newest” order, so the most recent posting date is not confirmed). This does not necessarily reflect the product’s current state. Among those we read, comments praising the combination of rich chocolate and the tartness of raspberry (framboise) and comments that it was well received as a gift stood out, while some noted that it is very sweet or rich, that the tartness does not suit them, or that it is small. The rating figures are as of the time we viewed them and will change afterward. | Rakuten customer reviews (accessed September 29, 2026; about 25 reviews read) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The following is what we could confirm on the Rakuten Ichiba product page and on the Rakuten Ichiba shop page “熨斗・ラッピングについて” (About noshi and wrapping) (accessed September 29, 2026).
- Noshi: The product page states that noshi is supported. According to the shop page, noshi is applied for those who want it, and you choose it during the checkout process
- How noshi is applied: For direct shipping, the shop states that a business-card-sized noshi sticker is attached directly to the corner of the shipping box. The styles are 結び切り (musubi-kiri, a fixed knot), 蝶結び (chō-musubi, a bow), 黒結び切り (black musubi-kiri), and 黄白結び切り (yellow-and-white musubi-kiri). For gifts you bring in person, there are noshi cards (red for celebrations, black for condolences)
- Inscriptions: The table on the shop page lists several example inscriptions, including 内祝 (uchi-iwai, return gift), 出産内祝 (return gift for a birth), 新築内祝 (return gift for a new home), 御礼 (thanks), and 快気祝 (gift celebrating recovery from illness). It is unclear whether individual inscriptions can be chosen on this product’s order screen
- Name printing: The shop page states that name printing is limited to the sender’s name, and company names are not accepted
- Packaging: The specs section of the product page lists gift box (化粧箱入り) and for gifting (贈答用) as the food packaging method. The shop page states that it does not offer gift wrapping or double wrapping, and that some products use a rigid box (貼り箱) instead, but we could not find any statement about whether this product uses a rigid box. The shop also states that the box color cannot be specified
- Carrier bag: The shop states that the original shopper (paper bag) is free only for the number of items purchased (accessed September 29, 2026; may change). The shop states that requests should be written in the notes field when ordering
- Message card: Not confirmed
Because it arrives frozen, it is easier to avoid a mix-up if you check in advance which days the recipient can receive it. The purchase section of the Rakuten Ichiba product page shows “ご注文後5日後以降お届け” (delivery from 5 days after ordering), and there is also a confirmation field that advises choosing “指定なし” (no date specified) if you want the earliest delivery. The Yahoo! Shopping product page shows “お届け日指定可” (delivery date can be specified). Whether a delivery date can be specified should be checked before purchasing in the options in the purchase section of each page.
Many reviews mention using it as a Valentine’s Day gift or a White Day return gift, as a return gift (uchi-iwai), as a Mother’s Day gift, or as a gift for work-related occasions (Source: Rakuten customer reviews, accessed September 29, 2026; about 25 reviews read. This tendency does not necessarily reflect the product’s current state).
What Public Reviews Say
Below is a summary of the ratings published on Rakuten Ichiba and the content of the roughly 25 reviews we read in the default sort order. This tendency does not necessarily reflect the product’s current state.
| Site | Rating | Number of Reviews | Date Viewed |
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| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.47 / 5 | 179 (111 five-star, 48 four-star, 14 three-star, 5 two-star, 1 one-star) | September 29, 2026 |
What Reviewers Praise
Many reviewers praise the combination of rich chocolate and the tartness of raspberry (framboise). Some describe it as refined and mature in taste, and others mention a melting texture. Many say it was well received as a gift, and some say the jar container is cute and can be reused after the pudding is finished.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (accessed September 29, 2026; about 25 reviews read)
What Reviewers Note
Some point out that it is very sweet or rich, that the tartness does not suit them, or that they got tired of it partway through. Some comment on the price, some say the jar is small, and some say it is closer to a cake or mousse than a pudding. One reviewer says it takes time to thaw, and that they thawed it in the refrigerator for about 6 hours and ate it the same day. Low ratings: one 1-star review and five 2-star reviews.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (accessed September 29, 2026; about 25 reviews read)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Looking for a frozen pudding made with chocolate and raspberry (framboise)
- Looking for a 4-piece set in which each piece is separate
- Wants to attach noshi for a gift (noshi is supported)
- Has time to thaw it in the refrigerator for 6 to 7 hours
Who Should Be Careful
- Has an allergy to egg, dairy, soy, or gelatin
- Wants to check the alcohol content because it contains liquor (洋酒) (not confirmed)
- Is not fond of very sweet or rich sweets (a review points out that it is very sweet and rich. Based on the roughly 25 reviews we read; this does not necessarily reflect the product’s current state)
- Wants to give it with gift wrapping or a message card (gift wrapping is not offered, and message card is not confirmed)
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Summary
- The amount is 4 pieces (about 75g each) × 1 box, delivered frozen. The shop advises thawing in the refrigerator for 6 to 7 hours, keeping it in the refrigerator after thawing, and eating it within 2 days
- Because it is labeled as containing egg, dairy, soy, and gelatin, people with an allergy to any of these cannot eat it. Liquor (洋酒) is also used, and the alcohol content is not confirmed
- Noshi is supported; gift wrapping and double wrapping are not offered, and message card is not confirmed. The Rakuten review rating is 4.47 out of 5 (179 reviews), and opinions on the richness and tartness are divided (based on the roughly 25 reviews we read; this tendency does not necessarily reflect the product’s current state)
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Information as of: September 29, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “Kobe Frantz Sweets & Gifts” (神戸フランツ スイーツ&ギフト) product page and shop page, Yahoo! Shopping product page for the same item, Amazon product page for the same item, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency “About Allergen Labeling” (Japan)
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