樽味屋 Karashi Takana 200g×2 Bags
樽味屋’s Karashi Takana (spicy pickled mustard greens) is a set of two 200g bags, with the spiciness chosen and combined by the buyer. The product page gives both five and six as the number of spiciness options, and the product arrives by mail delivery (メール便, dropped into your mailbox), so there are several points worth checking before you buy. Based on the Rakuten Ichiba product page and Rakuten customer reviews, this article organizes five points: contents, shelf life, ingredient labeling, whether it works as a gift, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Quantity and how to choose the spiciness
- 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 | Karashi Takana (spicy pickled mustard greens), 樽味屋, 200g×2 bags |
|---|---|
| Name | Karashi takana (prepared side dish)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page description (viewed October 4, 2026) |
| Amount | 200g×2 bagsSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page description |
| What Changes by Selection | The beginning of the product description says you choose from five types: “バリ辛” (very hot), “激辛” (extremely hot), “中辛” (medium hot), “明太子” (mentaiko) and “ごま高菜” (sesame takana). Later in the same description, the spiciness is stated as six types, and the product description images also say there are six types in total and that you can choose two from the six. The five above are the ones whose names we could confirm; the sixth is not confirmed. Any combination is also stated to be possible.Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page description and product description images (viewed October 4, 2026) |
| Storage Method | The product page states to store at room temperature, avoiding direct sunlight and high temperature and humidity. After receiving it, storage in a cool, dark place is stated.Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page description and product description images |
| After Opening | After opening, the product page states to keep it refrigerated (1 to 10°C or below) and to eat it soon. We could not find the number of days it keeps after opening on the product page, so this is not confirmed.Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page description |
| Best-Before Date | 150 daysSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page description |
| Raw Material Origin | Japan (takana)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page description |
| Place of Processing | Not confirmed |
| State / How to Eat (Whether Cooking Is Required) | It is sold as a prepared side dish. Besides putting it on white rice, the seller suggests uses such as fried rice, pasta, topping for ramen or udon, stir-frying with pork, and mixing with mayonnaise. We could not find any statement on whether cooking is required.Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page description |
| Shipping | The product page states it is sent by mail delivery (メール便, dropped into your mailbox), and that cash on delivery and delivery date/time specification are not available. The product description images state that it arrives in your mailbox by Yu-Packet, in an opaque plastic envelope.Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page description and product description images |
| Manufacturer | 株式会社樽味屋Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page description |
| Shop | じゃじゃ美味 ご飯のお供通販 (Rakuten Ichiba) |
Prices change, so we do not list one. Please check the latest price and stock at the link above.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The product description lists the ingredients as takana (mustard greens), spices (chili pepper, turmeric), salt, vegetable oil, hydrolyzed protein, niboshi (dried small fish) extract, seasoning (amino acids, etc.), acidulant, acetic acid (Na), and hops, and states that part of the ingredients contains wheat and soybeansSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page description (viewed October 4, 2026). It also states that no synthetic colorings or preservatives are usedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page description (viewed October 4, 2026)。
The product page does not say whether this labeling applies to all five types or is specific to a given choice such as mentaiko or sesame takana. The ingredients and allergen labeling for the mentaiko and sesame takana choices are not confirmed. When you buy, please be sure to check the official labeling on the product page and on the food information label of the product you receive. If you have an allergy, we recommend asking the shop before purchasing.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 4, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| What to Check | For This Product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amount and Number of Servings | 200g×2 bags. You choose and combine the spiciness. We could not find a statement of the number of servings, so this is not confirmed | Rakuten Ichiba product page description |
| 2. Storage Method and Shelf Life | Stored at room temperature, with a best-before date of 150 days. Refrigerate after opening; the number of days after opening is not confirmed | Rakuten Ichiba product page description |
| 3. Ingredients and Allergen Labeling | Labeled as containing wheat and soybeans in part of the ingredients. The labeling for the mentaiko and sesame takana choices is not confirmed | Rakuten Ichiba product page description |
| 4. Suitable as a Gift | Support for noshi, packaging, and message cards could not be confirmed. Delivery date and time cannot be specified with mail delivery | Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 4, 2026) |
| 5. Review Trends | The Rakuten Ichiba rating is 4.54/5 (10,317 reviews). Review trends are summarized in the “What Public Reviews Say” section (we read 119 reviews, which may not reflect the product’s current state) | Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 4, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
On the Rakuten Ichiba product page, we could not confirm support for noshi (gift wrapping label), packaging, or message cards (viewed October 4, 2026). The end of the product description lists words such as oseibo (year-end gift), ochugen (mid-year gift), and return gift (uchi-iwai), but we found no statement on whether noshi or packaging is supported.
If you are considering it as a gift, checking the following points before purchase makes mix-ups less likely.
- Whether noshi and packaging are supported (not listed on the product page)
- Because mail delivery is stated not to allow a specified delivery date and time, whether you can match the day it reaches the recipient
- That mail delivery cannot include letters such as delivery notes or receipts, and that this shop states it does not enclose a delivery note
As guidance for delivery to a mailbox in hot weather, the product description images state that the product is heat-sterilized after vacuum packing, that it should be stored in a cool, dark place after receipt, and that if the bag is swollen or torn you should not eat it and should contact the shopSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page description images (viewed October 4, 2026)。
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by viewpoint. The rating figures are as of the viewing date and change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.54 / 5 | 10,317 | October 4, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5: 6,911 / ★4: 2,448 / ★3: 709 / ★2: 153 / ★1: 96 (as displayed on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 4, 2026)
Range read: the first 59 reviews in the default order (posted from November 2025 to September 2026, the latest in September 2026), plus 30 each filtered to ★1 and ★2 (★1 from April 2015 to February 2026, ★2 from February 2016 to May 2026), 119 in total. These are trends within the range we read and may not reflect the product’s current state.
What Reviewers Praise
Uses other than as a rice topping
Of the 59 reviews in the default order, 22 said they used it in cooking, such as ramen topping, fried rice, pasta, and rice balls. Many wrote about using it not only on rice but also mixed into stir-fries and noodle dishes.
Spiciness and umami
21 of the 59 reviews said they were satisfied with the spiciness and umami. Reviews from people who like spicy food and wrote that they were satisfied after choosing 激辛 (extremely hot) or バリ辛 (very hot) stand out.
Repeat purchases and keeping it on hand
20 of the 59 reviews said they buy it repeatedly or keep it on hand.
Ease of eating
8 of the 59 reviews said that even after choosing 激辛 (extremely hot) or バリ辛 (very hot), it was not as spicy as expected and was easy to eat (how spicy it feels differs between reviews).
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 4, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Not as spicy as expected
7 of the 60 ★1 and ★2 reviews (3 at ★1 and 4 at ★2; 1 of them posted within the last two years) mentioned that even 激辛 (extremely hot) or 中辛 (medium hot) was not as spicy as expected. Most of these reviews date from 2017 to 2023.
How to check: the names of the selectable spiciness options are summarized in “What Changes by Selection” in this article’s “Basic Information”.
Saltiness and sourness
9 of the 60 ★1 and ★2 reviews (5 at ★1 and 4 at ★2) said it tasted salty or sour. None were posted within the last two years; they date from 2015 to February 2024.
Texture of the takana
8 of the 60 ★1 and ★2 reviews (3 at ★1 and 5 at ★2; 1 of them posted within the last two years) mentioned the hardness, the cut size, or the texture of the takana.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 4, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Want to choose the spiciness and combine two bags
- Want to use separate 200g bags for different purposes
- Want to use it not only on rice but also with ramen, fried rice, pasta, and more
- Can receive it in the mailbox (mail delivery)
Who Should Be Careful
- Have a wheat or soybean allergy (labeled; the labeling for mentaiko and sesame takana is not confirmed)
- How spicy it feels also differs between reviews
- Want to know how many days it keeps after opening (not confirmed)
- Want to give it as a gift on the assumption of a specified delivery date and time, noshi, or packaging
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 4, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Summary
- Two 200g bags, with the spiciness chosen and combined. The product page gives both five and six as the number of types, and the sixth is not confirmed
- Stored at room temperature, with a best-before date of 150 days. Refrigerate after opening; the number of days is not confirmed. A delivery date and time cannot be specified with mail delivery
- Labeled as containing wheat and soybeans in part of the ingredients. The labeling for the mentaiko and sesame takana choices is not confirmed, and support for noshi and packaging could not be confirmed either
Related Pages
This article organizes information published on the Rakuten Ichiba product page and in Rakuten customer reviews. Product information such as quantity, storage method, and ingredients may change. Please check the seller’s listing for the latest information.
Comments on taste or quality are summarized from third-party posts cited with their source, and are not Ochinity’s own evaluation. Our approach to writing articles is described in our Editorial Policy.
Information as of: October 4, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “じゃじゃ美味 ご飯のお供通販” product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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