The product name and shop name of Kobe Franz Kobe Mahou no Tsubo Pudding® (神戸フランツ 神戸魔法の壷プリン®) 4 Pieces include the place name Kobe, but this is 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 milk, “国内製造” (made in Japan)). This product is a 4-piece pack of pudding that arrives frozen, sold by Kobe Franz Sweets & Gift (神戸フランツ スイーツ&ギフト). When choosing it as a gift, the things to think about are how long thawing takes, that it contains milk, egg, and soy, and how to check whether noshi (gift wrapping label) and message cards are available. This article organizes what is published on the Rakuten Ichiba product page and shop page, together with what Rakuten Ichiba reviews say, into five points: amount, storage, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Amount and number of servings
- Storage and shelf life
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Whether it works as a gift
- Trends in the 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 | Kobe Mahou no Tsubo Pudding® 4 Pieces (神戸魔法の壷プリン®4個入)Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 2, 2026). Product names shown on Rakuten Ichiba product pages have words indicating use or season added before and after. Here we transcribe the name as written in the product-name field of the product description. The product page states that “魔法の壷プリン” is a registered trademark of Kobe Franz (神戸フランツ) |
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| Name | Western-style fresh confectionery (洋生菓子)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 2, 2026) |
| Amount | 4 pieces (about 65g each). Size of one piece: about 57mm in diameter × about 60mm high; the box is about 125mm long × 125mm wide × 60mm high. The number of servings is not statedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 2, 2026). We found no selection field for choosing a different size or quantity on the product page |
| Storage | Store at −10°C or belowSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 2, 2026) |
| Best-Before Date | The page states that it will deliver a product with at least 14 days left before the best-before date. The date on the product you receive is not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 2, 2026) |
| Country of Origin of Ingredients | 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 October 2, 2026) |
| Place of Processing | not confirmed |
| Condition / How to Eat (Whether Heating Is Needed) | The page states that it arrives frozen and is to be thawed in the refrigerator before eating. We found no guidance on whether heating is neededSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 2, 2026) |
| Thawing Method | The page advises thawing in the refrigerator for 6 to 7 hoursSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 2, 2026) |
| Shelf Life After Thawing | The page advises putting it in the refrigerator after thawing and eating it within 2 daysSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 2, 2026) |
| Delivery | Frozen. The temperature range for shipping a single item is shown as frozenSource: guide image on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 2, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | Franz Co., Ltd. (フランツ株式会社; 1-6-16 Rokko-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe)Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 2, 2026) |
| Shop | Kobe Franz Sweets & Gift (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 ingredient list is shown as: milk (made in Japan), cream (contains milk), sugar, sweetened egg yolk (contains egg), margarine (contains milk), food made mainly from milk and other dairy ingredients, vegetable oils and fats (contains soy), skim milk powder, agar, powdered starch syrup, processed egg product (contains egg and milk), liquor / trehalose, thickener (modified starch), flavoring, emulsifier (contains soy), glycine, pH adjuster, sodium metaphosphate, and stabilizer (thickening polysaccharides) (Rakuten Ichiba product page, accessed October 2, 2026).
The allergens that this ingredient labeling marks as “contains” are milk, egg, and soy (ingredient labeling on the Rakuten Ichiba product page, accessed October 2, 2026). The product page has an “allergen table” (アレルギー成分表) field, but the table is an image, and we had not been able to confirm what the image says at the time of writing (not confirmed). We also have not confirmed whether the ingredient labeling and the table in the image match. The ingredients include liquor (洋酒), but the alcohol content is not confirmed. We found no statement on the product page about whether wheat, nuts, or other allergens are handled in the same factory or on the same production line (not confirmed).
The nutrition facts (per 100g, estimated values) are stated as energy 271kcal, protein 3.0g, fat 15.1g, carbohydrate 30.7g, and salt equivalent 0.1g (Rakuten Ichiba product page, accessed October 2, 2026).
Because the ingredient labeling states that it contains milk, egg, and soy, people with allergies to these cannot eat it. For other labeling, please be sure to check the allergen table on the Rakuten Ichiba product page before buying, and the food information label on the product when it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 2, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| Point to Check | For This Product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amount / Servings | 4 pieces (about 65g each). The number of servings is not stated. No selection field for choosing a different size or quantity was found on the product page | Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 2, 2026) |
| 2. Storage and Shelf Life | Store at −10°C or below. Thaw in the refrigerator for 6 to 7 hours, and after thawing put it in the refrigerator and eat it within 2 days, according to the page. The page states that it will deliver a product with at least 14 days left before the best-before date (the date on the product you receive is not confirmed) | Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 2, 2026) |
| 3. Ingredients and Allergen Labeling | The ingredient labeling states that it contains milk, egg, and soy. Contains liquor. The allergen table image is not confirmed | Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 2, 2026) |
| 4. Suitable as a Gift? | The shop displays a notice that it has suspended noshi and message card service (whether noshi is available is not confirmed). A notice says wrapping and double wrapping are not accepted. The guide image on the product page states that the delivery time can be specified | Guide image on the Rakuten Ichiba product page and shop page “About noshi and wrapping” (熨斗・ラッピングについて) (accessed October 2, 2026) |
| 5. What Reviews Say | The Rakuten Ichiba review rating is 4.39 out of 5 (5,879 reviews). We read 120 reviews: the first 60 in Rakuten’s default order (posted December 2024 to September 2026; latest September 2026), plus 30 each filtered to 1★ and 2★ (posted March 2013 to March 2026). These trends may not reflect the product’s current condition. Among what we read, reviews saying it pleased the recipient as a gift, was smooth and rich, and had a cute pot-shaped container stood out, while some said it was small and the amount felt little, some (concentrated in low ratings) said it was too sweet, and some said the container was broken on arrival. The rating figures are as of when we viewed them and change afterward | Rakuten customer reviews (accessed October 2, 2026; 120 reviews checked) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The following is what we could confirm on the guide image on the Rakuten Ichiba product page and on the shop page “About noshi and wrapping” (熨斗・ラッピングについて) (accessed October 2, 2026).
- Noshi: the guide image on the product page and the shop page show a notice that noshi and message card service is currently suspended. The shop page also explains how noshi is attached (for direct shipping, a sticker is placed on a corner of the shipping box; for carrying, there is a noshi card), but because of the suspension notice, whether noshi can be attached to this product is not confirmed. Please check the shop’s notice before buying for whether noshi is available
- Inscription: the table on the shop page lists examples of several inscriptions, such as for weddings, births, and return gifts (uchi-iwai). We have not confirmed whether individual inscriptions can be chosen for this product (not confirmed)
- Name printing: the shop page explains that name printing on noshi is the sender’s name only
- Message card: a suspension notice is displayed (see above)
- Packaging: the shop page states that it does not accept wrapping or double wrapping, and that some products use a rigid gift box (hari-bako) instead (it also states that, except for some products, the color of the box cannot be specified). We found no statement on whether this product’s box is a rigid gift box
- Shopping bag: an original shopper (hand-carry bag) is said to come for the number of items purchased (shown as free; accessed October 2, 2026; may change). The way to request one differs between the product page’s guide image and the shop page, so please check the shop’s notice before buying
- Documents: the guide image on the product page states that no document showing the amount is enclosed
- Delivery date and time: the guide image on the product page states that the delivery time can be specified from five time slots. Please check the purchase section of the product page for the shipping estimate and available delivery dates (not confirmed)
Because it arrives frozen, if you send it as a gift, checking the day the recipient can receive it makes mix-ups less likely.
Many review posts say they used it as a birthday present, as a return gift for Valentine’s Day or White Day, or as a gift for Father’s Day or Mother’s Day (source: Rakuten customer reviews, accessed October 2, 2026; 23 of the first 60 in the default order. These trends may not reflect the product’s current condition).
What Public Reviews Say
Below is an organization by theme of the ratings and post contents published on Rakuten Ichiba. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.39 / 5 | 5,879 | October 2, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 3,491 / 4★ 1,557 / 3★ 550 / 2★ 178 / 1★ 103 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 2, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted December 2024 to September 2026; latest September 2026), plus 30 each filtered to 1★ and 2★ (posted March 2013 to March 2026), 120 in total. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
How well it pleased as a gift
23 of the 60 reviews in the default order said they used it as a birthday present, as a return gift for Valentine’s Day or White Day, or as a gift for Father’s Day or Mother’s Day, and that it pleased the recipient. All of them were posted within the last 2 years.
Smoothness and richness
8 of the 60 reviews in the default order said the pudding is smooth and soft, or rich and goes well with the cream. Some also mention the balance with the cream and caramel.
The pot-shaped container
6 of the 60 reviews said the pot-shaped container is cute or that it looks reusable for something after the pudding is eaten. Some also say the cuteness of the container pleased the recipient when given as a gift.
Buying again and again
7 of the 60 reviews mentioned repeat purchases, such as having bought it before or choosing the same one again this year.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (accessed October 2, 2026; the first 60 in the default order checked. One post can fall under several themes)
What Reviewers Note
Small, with an amount that feels little
18 of the 60 reviews at 1★ and 2★ (1 of them posted within the last 2 years) mentioned that each piece is small or that the amount felt little. There were also 6 among the 60 in the default order, and many are written as liking the taste but finding the amount unsatisfying.
How to check: the amount and size per piece are collected in the “Amount” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Strong sweetness
29 of the 60 reviews at 1★ and 2★ said it was too sweet. However, none were posted within the last 2 years; all were posted in 2023 or earlier. We found no post saying it was too sweet among the 60 in the default order.
Container broken on arrival
4 of the 60 reviews at 1★ and 2★ (2 of them posted within the last 2 years) said the pot-shaped container was broken when it arrived. One post also described getting a fragment of the broken container in the mouth, and some posts describe the container as ceramic. We found no information on the product page about the container’s material or how broken or chipped containers are handled (not confirmed). The container is not food. When it arrives, please check the container for cracks or chips before eating.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (accessed October 2, 2026; 30 each filtered to 1★ and 2★, and the first 60 in the default order, checked)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- You are looking for a 4-piece pack of pudding, a Western-style fresh confectionery that arrives frozen
- You have time to thaw it in the refrigerator for 6 to 7 hours
- You want to use it as a gift (reviews include voices saying they used it for birthdays or return gifts and it pleased the recipient; 23 of the first 60 in the default order, and this may not reflect the product’s current condition)
- You also want to enjoy the pot-shaped container
Who Should Be Careful
- You have an allergy to milk, egg, or soy
- It contains liquor, so you want to check the alcohol content (not confirmed)
- You want to give it with noshi or a message card (the shop displays a notice that service is suspended; whether noshi is available is not confirmed)
- You want to eat a good amount (reviews say it is small and the amount feels little; from the 120 reviews we read, and this may not reflect the product’s current condition)
- You are worried about the container being broken on arrival (reviews say the container was broken on arrival; from the 120 reviews we read, and this may not reflect the product’s current condition)
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Summary
- The amount is 4 pieces (about 65g each), and it arrives frozen. The page advises storing at −10°C or below, thawing in the refrigerator for 6 to 7 hours, and after thawing putting it in the refrigerator and eating it within 2 days
- The ingredient labeling states that it contains milk, egg, and soy, so people with allergies to these cannot eat it. It also uses liquor, and the alcohol content and the allergen table image are not confirmed
- The shop displays a notice that noshi and message card service is suspended. The Rakuten Ichiba reviews rate it 4.39 out of 5 (5,879 reviews), highly as a gift, though some point to the amount and the sweetness (from the 120 reviews we read, and this trend may not reflect the product’s current condition)
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Information as of: October 2, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “神戸フランツ スイーツ&ギフト” product page and shop page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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