This article organizes what the product page and Rakuten customer reviews say about the Crab Cream Croquettes (6 large pieces, 480 g) from the Uoko Rakuten Ichiba Store (魚耕 楽天市場店), under five points: contents, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews. This is a frozen product that is deep-fried straight from frozen; dividing 480 g by 6 pieces gives about 80 g per piece.
What We Confirmed
- Contents and approximate number of servings
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Suitable as a gift?
- Trends in publicly available 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 | 特大 カニクリームコロッケ 紅ずわいがに入り 大粒6個 (Extra-Large Crab Cream Croquettes with Red Snow Crab, 6 Large Pieces) |
|---|---|
| Name | Creamy croquette with crab (クリーミーコロッケ かに入り)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 2, 2026) |
| Contents | 480 g (6 pieces). The coating makes up 40%. There are no size options to choose from. The approximately 80 g per piece is our own calculation of 480 g divided by 6Source: same as above |
| Storage method | Keep frozen (−18°C or below)Source: product description on the product page |
| Best-before date | No date is shown; for a household freezer, the page recommends eating them within about 1 monthSource: product description on the product page |
| Country of origin | Red snow crab (from Japan), milk (from Japan). The origin of the other ingredients is Not confirmedSource: product description on the product page |
| Place of processing | Not confirmed |
| Condition / How to eat (whether heating is required) | Arrives frozen, and the page instructs deep-frying straight from frozen in oil at 170-175°C for about 8 minutes. It also advises against re-freezing, because once thawed the quality may changeSource: product description on the product page |
| Thawing method | We did not find any thawing method in the text of the product page (shelf life after thawing is also Not confirmed)Source: product description and description images on the product page |
| Shipping | FrozenSource: shipping method field of the product description on the product page |
| Manufacturer | Not confirmed (the product page lists only the seller, 株式会社魚耕ホールディングス). The pack label in the as-delivered photo shows “ホクレイの” and a small company name that is illegible, but we could not verify these as a manufacturer statement, so the manufacturer is treated as not confirmedSource: product description on the product page |
| Shop | Uoko Rakuten Ichiba Store (魚耕 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 description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page lists the following ingredients (viewed October 2, 2026).
Coating (bread crumbs, rice flour, wheat flour, corn grits, powdered fat and oil), milk (from Japan), macaroni, vegetable fats and oils (palm oil, coconut oil, rapeseed oil), wheat flour, red snow crab (from Japan), dairy products, onion, cheese food, fibrous vegetable protein, salt, sugars (sugar, powdered starch syrup), chicken extract powder, pepper, spices, seasoning (amino acids, etc.), emulsifier, spices, coloring, (red yeast rice, carotenoid), (some of the ingredients contain sesame, soybean, and pork)
The product page did not show a separate allergen labeling field. The ingredient listing includes wheat flour, milk, dairy products, and red snow crab, and it also states that some of the ingredients contain sesame, soybean, and pork. Within this listing, we did not find any contradictions.
Nutrition information (per 100 g) is shown as energy 181 kcal, protein 6.5 g, fat 7 g, carbohydrate 22.2 g, and salt equivalent 0.7 g (source: product description on the product page).
Crab, wheat, and milk are among the specified ingredients whose labeling is required under Japan’s Food Labeling Act. If you have an allergy, please ask the shop before purchasing, or check 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
| What to check | For this product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Contents and number of servings | 480 g (6 pieces). About 80 g per piece (our own calculation of 480 g divided by 6). The number of servings is Not confirmed | Product description on the product page |
| 2. Storage method and shelf life | Keep frozen (−18°C or below). For a household freezer, the page recommends eating them within about 1 month. Shelf life after thawing is Not confirmed | Product description on the product page |
| 3. Ingredients and allergen labeling | The ingredient listing includes wheat flour, milk, dairy products, and red snow crab. We did not find a separate allergen labeling field | Product description on the product page (see the “Ingredients and Allergen Labeling” section for details) |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | The page shows that noshi (gift wrapping label) is supported (the types of inscription are Not confirmed). We could not confirm support for gift wrapping or message cards | Gift support display and description images on the product page (viewed October 2, 2026) |
| 5. Trends in reviews | The Rakuten Ichiba rating is 4.04／5 (27 reviews). We read 26 reviews in the default order, and this figure may not reflect the product’s current condition. Trends are organized in the “What Public Reviews Say” section | Rakuten customer reviews (Minna no Review) (viewed October 2, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The product page shows that noshi is supported. We could not confirm the types of inscription. We also could not confirm any information on support for gift wrapping or message cards on the product page (source: Rakuten Ichiba product page, viewed October 2, 2026).
A description image says the product is delivered in the shop’s original box, and also says the packaging may change. Whether it is a gift box or a simple box is not stated. In addition, when ordering 2 or more, the page explains that you can choose between bundled packing (simple packaging) and individual packing (source: description image, viewed October 2, 2026).
Among the 26 reviews we could read in Rakuten’s default order (posted November 2016 to March 2024; the latest is March 2024. These may not reflect the product’s current condition), there was 1 post from 2022 saying that the product did not arrive as the box guidance described. Because it is only 1 post, we have not counted it in the themes of the review section (source: Rakuten customer reviews (Minna no Review), viewed October 2, 2026). If you are considering it as a gift, checking the following points before purchasing makes mix-ups less likely.
- The type of noshi inscription and the type of packaging (not stated on the product page)
- Because it arrives frozen, when the recipient can receive it (please check on the purchase screen whether a delivery date can be specified)
- Whether the recipient’s freezer has room for 480 g (6 pieces)
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by theme. The rating figures are as of the time of viewing and may change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Number of Reviews | Date Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.04 / 5 | 27 reviews | October 2, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 13 / 4★ 8 / 3★ 2 / 2★ 2 / 1★ 2 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 2, 2026)
What we read: 26 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (27 matched; posted November 2016 to March 2024; latest March 2024). The 2 reviews each filtered to 1★ and 2★ were among the 26 we read. There are 0 posts from the last 2 years (October 2024 onward). These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
Size and satisfying portion
9 of the 26 reviews we read said the croquettes are large and satisfying. The ratings span 5★ to 3★, and the posts are from 2017 to 2023.
Crispy coating
6 posts said the coating is crispy or that they came out crunchy when fried. All are from 2017 to 2021.
Smooth, rich cream
3 posts said the cream is mellow and rich. All are from 2020 to 2021.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (Minna no Review) (viewed October 2, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Difficulty frying
4 of the 26 reviews we read (1 of them mentions it only in its headline) found frying difficult, saying that the filling came out, that it was slow to cook through, or that thawing for a long time made juices run out. The ratings span 5★ to 2★, and the posts are from 2017 to 2020. There are no posts from the last 2 years.
How to check: The seller’s guidance (deep-fry straight from frozen in oil at 170-175°C for about 8 minutes; avoid re-freezing) is summarized in the “Condition / How to eat (whether heating is required)” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Crab flavor and amount of crab
3 posts said they could not taste much crab or that there was little crab meat (4★, 3★, and 1★; 2017 to 2021). On the other hand, 3 posts said they clearly noticed the crab, so opinions are divided.
How to check: The ingredients containing crab are listed in the “Ingredients and Allergen Labeling” section of this article. The proportion of crab used is not stated on the product page and is Not confirmed.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (Minna no Review) (viewed October 2, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Looking for frozen crab cream croquettes to deep-fry straight from frozen
- Want larger croquettes of about 80 g per piece (calculated as 480 g divided by 6)
- Can finish them within about 1 month in a household freezer
- Value the coating texture and the rich cream that reviewers mentioned
Who Should Be Careful
- Have an allergy (the ingredient listing includes wheat flour, milk, dairy products, and red snow crab; please check before purchasing)
- Are not used to deep-frying and are unsure about how to fry them
- Care about the amount or presence of crab (the proportion used is not confirmed)
- Want to use them as a gift with a specific noshi inscription or type of packaging
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 2, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Summary
- 480 g (6 pieces), about 80 g per piece. The page instructs deep-frying straight from frozen in oil at 170-175°C for about 8 minutes
- Keep frozen (−18°C or below). For a household freezer, the page recommends eating them within about 1 month. Shelf life after thawing is not confirmed
- Reviewers mention the size and the coating texture, but also the frying and the amount of crab. The 26 posts we could read run up to March 2024, and there are 0 posts from the last 2 years
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Information as of: October 2, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba product page of the Uoko Rakuten Ichiba Store, Rakuten customer reviews (Minna no Review), Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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