This is HUON-brand smoked salmon made from farmed Atlantic salmon from Tasmania, Australia (the place of processing is not confirmed). It is sold on Rakuten Ichiba by “タスマニアサーモン専門店Cocotto”, a shop run by 株式会社ブルーリンク in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture. This article covers the “5 packs” option, which contains five 100g packs. The “1 pack” option (100g) can also be chosen on the same page. Based on the product page and Rakuten reviews, we summarized the contents, shelf life, ingredients, gifting and reviews. The features we could confirm on the product page are three: individual 100g packs, pre-sliced, and support for noshi (gift wrapping label) and message cards.
At a Glance
Key points
- 100g × 5 packs, 500g in total. It comes pre-sliced, and the shop states that the slices are 3.5mm thick
- Arrives frozen. The shop’s product images say to move it to the refrigerator the day before you eat it and thaw it there
- Rakuten rating 4.73 (354 reviews). Viewed October 28, 2026
- Noshi, message cards and a gift box are available. The shop says there are 2 types of noshi: “のしのみ” (noshi only) and “名入れのし” (name-printed noshi)
Watch out for
- There are 2 different shelf-life labels. The product image says best-before date: about 1 month, while the product attribute field on Rakuten says use-by date: 15 to under 30 days from the production date
- For thawing, the shop says to move it to the refrigerator the day before you eat it. You need to start preparing the day before
Suits: People who want to keep pre-sliced smoked salmon in the freezer in 100g portions, and people who want to send it as a gift with noshi or a message card
The features are from the Rakuten Ichiba product page and product images (viewed October 28, 2026). The rating is as shown on Rakuten (viewed October 28, 2026) and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Basic Information
- Product name
- タスマニアサーモン スモークスライス (Tasmanian salmon smoked slices; brand: HUON)
- Amount
- 100g × 5 packs (500g in total)
- Per pack
- 100g
- Options
- 5 packs / 1 pack
- Storage
- The listing says to keep it frozen (-18℃ or below)
- Shelf life
- There are 2 different labels (see “Best-before date” below)
- Allergen labeling
- Not confirmed
- Price
- Not listed because it changes
- Shipping
- The listing says it can be delivered within 2 to 5 days (no shipping on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
- Noshi and gifting
- Noshi (noshi only / name-printed noshi), message cards and wrapping are available. Comes in a gift box (the types of inscription on the noshi are not confirmed)
This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
The ingredients are listed in a product image, but no allergen labeling appears on the product page. If you have an allergy, ask the shop before buying, or be sure to check the label on the product when it arrives (Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 28, 2026)).
See the transcribed details, sources and “not confirmed” items (17 items)
This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
- Product name
- タスマニアサーモン スモークスライス (Tasmanian salmon smoked slices)Source: product image (the set contents image). The product name shown on the Rakuten product page is a long string with many search words. Here we show the product name given in the product image.
- Amount
- 1 pack is 100g. Choosing 5 packs gives 100g × 5 packs (500g in total). How many people it serves is not stated, so it is not confirmedSource: product image (the set contents image) and the size selection field
- Options
- Number of packs: 5 packs / 1 pack (only these 2)Source: selection field on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 28, 2026)
- Storage method
- The listing says to store it frozen (-18℃ or below)Source: product image (the set contents image)
- Best-before date
- There are 2 different labels. The product image says best-before date: about 1 month (it does not say from when this is counted), while the product attribute field on Rakuten says use-by date: 15 to under 30 days from the production date. Please check the label on the product when it arrivesSource: product image (the set contents image) and the product attribute field on Rakuten Ichiba (viewed October 28, 2026)
- Ingredients
- Tasmanian salmon, salt, sugarSource: product image (the set contents image)
- Allergen labeling
- Not confirmed (no labeling appears on the product page)
- Origin of ingredients
- Farmed Atlantic salmon from Tasmania, Australia (brand: HUON)Source: product image and the product attribute field on Rakuten Ichiba (country of origin: Australia)
- Place of processing
- Not confirmed. The country of manufacture in the product attribute field is Australia. The shop says apple wood chips produced in Japan are used for smoking, but we could not find where the smoking is doneSource: the product attribute field on Rakuten Ichiba and product images
- State / how to eat (whether cooking is required)
- Frozen smoked salmon slices. The shop describes it as something you can enjoy as is, like sashimi. The serving examples it lists are temari-zushi (small ball-shaped sushi), canapés, fresh spring rolls, bruschetta and pastaSource: product images (serving and thawing images)
- How to thaw
- The shop says to move it to the refrigerator the day before you eat it and let it thaw slowlySource: product image (the thawing instructions image)
- After opening
- How long it keeps after thawing and any notes on handling after opening could not be found on the product page and are not confirmed
- Delivery
- The shop says it is delivered by frozen delivery in a dedicated boxSource: product image (the set contents image)
- Shipping
- The listing says it can be delivered within 2 to 5 days (no shipping on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays). The shipping estimate may changeSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 28, 2026)
- Noshi and gifting
- The gift field on Rakuten says noshi, name-printed noshi, wrapping and message cards are available. There are 2 types of noshi, “のしのみ” (noshi only) and “名入れのし” (name-printed noshi), and the shop says the noshi is attached and then wrapped over with clear film. For message cards, the shop says to write your message in the remarks field on the order confirmation page, and that the design cannot be chosen. The packaging is a gift box, for gifting. The types of inscription on the noshi are not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (gift field and product attribute field) and product image (gift image) (viewed October 28, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- Not confirmed (no manufacturer or processor is shown)
- Shop
- タスマニアサーモン専門店Cocotto (Rakuten Ichiba) / operated by 株式会社ブルーリンク (Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture)Source: the company information page on Rakuten Ichiba
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by viewpoint. The rating figures are as of the time we viewed them and may change afterward. What follows are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.73 / 5 | 354 | October 28, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 277 / 4★ 63 / 3★ 10 / 2★ 2 / 1★ 2 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 28, 2026)
What we read: 59 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted July 2013 to September 2026; latest September 2026), plus 2 reviews at 1★ (January 2017 to March 2025), 2 at 2★ (January 2019 to November 2022) and 9 at 3★ (April 2013 to December 2025). These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
The counts below are figures we counted by reading the text. They exclude posts only about delivery or packaging, and posts from people who sent it as a gift without eating it themselves.
What Reviewers Praise
Not too salty (17 of 59)
17 of the 59 reviews in the default order say it is not too salty, or that the saltiness is just right.
Easy to use in dishes (17)
17 of the 59 in the default order say they paired it with salads, marinades, pasta, fresh spring rolls, temari-zushi or bread.
Divided into 100g portions (12)
12 of the 59 in the default order say the 100g portions are easy to use, or that they can thaw a little at a time. There is also a comment that 1 pack is just right for 2 people.
Well received as a gift (10)
10 of the 59 in the default order say it was well received when they sent it as oseibo (year-end gift), or to their parents’ home or acquaintances. 5 of these were posted in the last 2 years.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 28, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Flavor, saltiness or smoky aroma felt lacking (7 of 13 at 1★ to 3★)
7 of the 13 reviews at 1★ to 3★ say they found the flavor weak, the smoky aroma faint, or the texture watery. This is the flip side of the praise for it not being too salty, and a point where tastes differ.
Expensive / price went up (11)
11 reviews in total say it is expensive or that the price has gone up: 6 of the 59 in the default order and 5 of those at 2★ and 3★.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 28, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Why choose it: You want to use pre-sliced smoked salmon 100g at a time, and you want to send it as a gift with noshi or a message card. If these two conditions apply, this product fits: it comes as 100g × 5 packs, and offers 2 types of noshi, message cards and a gift box.
- The Rakuten rating is 4.73 / 5 (354 reviews). In the 59 reviews we read in the default order, many said it is not too salty (17) and easy to use in dishes (17)
- 10 of the 59 said it was well received as a gift, and 5 of these were posted in the last 2 years
- The shop says you can keep it in the freezer pack by pack, and use it after moving it to the refrigerator the day before
Other options: If you want 500g of trimmings at once for cooking, see 王子サーモン Commercial-Use Smoked Salmon Trimmings 500g (frozen).
The basis for this section is the Rakuten Ichiba product page and Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 28, 2026). These are review trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 28, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Information as of: October 28, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “タスマニアサーモン専門店Cocotto” product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
