The Raclette cheese Half Type sold by 花畑牧場 on Rakuten Ichiba is a natural cheese whose content volume is variable weight (不定貫, about 2.3kg to about 2.7kg), and the page says each piece weighs differently. The ingredients are raw milk (produced in Hokkaido) and salt, and the best-before date is stated as 180 days from the date of manufacture when refrigerated. However, the weight that arrives differs by piece, and the allergen labeling and storage after opening are hard to find on the product page, so this article organizes the Rakuten product page and the reviews into five points: content volume, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews. The three features we could confirm are the size of about 2.3kg to about 2.7kg, ingredients of only raw milk and salt, and a best-before date stated as 180 days from manufacture when refrigerated.
At a Glance
Key points
- Content volume is variable weight (about 2.3kg to about 2.7kg). The page says the weight differs by piece (weak points: you do not know the exact weight until it arrives, and there is only one specification to choose)
- Ingredients are raw milk (produced in Hokkaido) and salt. The page says it is made by hand from 100% raw milk from Tokachi, Hokkaido, and aged for about 3 months
- The best-before date is 180 days from the date of manufacture when refrigerated, and the page says to store it refrigerated at 10℃ or below
Rakuten rating: 4.75 / 5 (146 reviews; viewed October 13, 2026)
Watch out for
- The weight differs by piece, and the page says there are individual differences
- We found no mention of the allergen labeling, storage after opening, or detailed guidance on how to eat it on the product page
Suits: Someone who wants a large natural cheese of about 2.3kg to about 2.7kg to eat melted, and who accepts that the weight differs by piece
The key points are from the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 13, 2026). The rating is as shown on Rakuten (viewed October 13, 2026) and may not represent the product’s current condition.
Basic Information
- Product name
- 花畑牧場 ラクレット チーズ ハーフタイプ不定貫（約2.3kg〜約2.7kg）【冷蔵配送】 (Raclette cheese, Half Type, variable weight, about 2.3kg to about 2.7kg, chilled delivery)
- Content volume
- Variable weight (about 2.3kg to about 2.7kg). The page says the weight differs by piece
- Storage
- The page says to store it refrigerated at 10℃ or below (storage after opening: not confirmed)
- Best-before date
- The page says 180 days from the date of manufacture when refrigerated
- Ingredients
- Raw milk (produced in Hokkaido), salt
- Allergen labeling
- Not found on the product page (details below)
- How prices are handled
- Prices change. Check the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Shipping
- The page says it is shipped by chilled delivery (shipping timeline: not confirmed)
- Noshi and gifting
- Noshi (gift wrapping label) is shown as not supported. We found no mention of support for wrapping or message cards
This list transcribes what is stated on the Rakuten Ichiba product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
The allergen labeling is not shown on the product page and is not confirmed. 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”, viewed October 13, 2026).
See the transcribed details, sources and “not confirmed” items (14 items)
This list transcribes what is stated on the Rakuten Ichiba product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
- Product name
- 花畑牧場 ラクレット チーズ ハーフタイプ不定貫（約2.3kg〜約2.7kg）【冷蔵配送】 (Raclette cheese, Half Type, variable weight, about 2.3kg to about 2.7kg, chilled delivery)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 13, 2026)
- Food type
- Natural cheeseSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page, “Name” field of the product description (viewed October 13, 2026)
- Content volume
- Variable weight (about 2.3kg to about 2.7kg). The page says that because it is variable weight, the weight differs by piece. The number of servings is not confirmed. The Half Type shape is also not stated on the product page and is not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 13, 2026)
- Options
- There is only one option for the specification. The weight is variable and differs by pieceSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 13, 2026). Whether the price differs by weight is not confirmed.
- Storage method
- The page says to store it refrigerated at 10℃ or below. Storage after opening, and whether it can be frozen, are not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 13, 2026)
- Best-before date
- The page says 180 days from the date of manufacture when refrigeratedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 13, 2026)
- Ingredients and additives
- Raw milk (produced in Hokkaido), salt. A note says the contents may differ from the product packaging because of product revisions, etc.Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 13, 2026)
- Allergen labeling
- Not found on the product page, so it is not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 13, 2026)
- Country of origin (ingredients)
- The page says the raw milk is from Hokkaido. The origin of the salt is not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 13, 2026)
- Place of processing
- Not confirmed. The manufacturer’s address is given as 北海道河西郡中札内村元札内東4線311-6 (Nakasatsunai Village, Kasai District, Hokkaido), but whether it is the place of processing is not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 13, 2026)
- Condition / how to eat (whether heating is needed)
- The product description says it is a cheese to eat melted. We found no guidance on whether it can be eaten as it is without heatingSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 13, 2026)
- Delivery
- The product name says 【冷蔵配送】 (chilled delivery), and the page says it arrives chilled. Whether you can specify a delivery date and time, and the shipping timeline, are not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 13, 2026)
- Noshi and gifting
- According to the product page, noshi (gift wrapping label) is not supported. We found no mention of support for wrapping or message cards. The types of noshi inscription are not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 13, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- 株式会社 花畑牧場 (address given as 北海道河西郡中札内村元札内東4線311-6)Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 13, 2026)
- Shop
- 花畑牧場 (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 point of view. The rating figures are as of the time of viewing and will change afterward. The following are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
| Site | Rating | Count | Viewed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.75 / 5 | 146 reviews | October 13, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 122 / 4★ 19 / 3★ 1 / 2★ 1 / 1★ 3 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 13, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted November 2024 to October 2026; latest October 8, 2026), plus all 3 reviews at 1★ (posted September 2018 to July 2024), the only 1 review at 2★ (August 2018) and the only 1 review at 3★ (January 2024), 65 in total. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
We read all 5 reviews at 1★ to 3★, but the newest was posted in July 2024, and none was posted within the last 2 years (since October 2024). The counts below are approximate figures from reading the text, and do not include posts only about waiting for shipment, being out of stock, or delivery dates.
What Reviewers Praise
Uses other than raclette (11 of 60)
11 of the 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order mentioned using it in dishes other than raclette, such as pizza, gratin, boiled vegetables, bread and grilled dishes. All were posted within the last 2 years.
Mild smell and character (10 of 60)
10 of the 60 reviews in the default order said it tasted mild, with less smell and character than imported raclette cheese. These are personal impressions, and all were posted within the last 2 years.
Repeat purchases (10 of 60)
10 of the 60 reviews in the default order wrote that it was their second or later purchase. All were posted within the last 2 years.
How well it melts and stretches (6 of 60)
6 of the 60 reviews in the default order mentioned how well it melts and stretches when heated. All were posted within the last 2 years.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 13, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Variation in ripeness, moisture and softness of the piece received (5 of the 65 we read)
4 of the 60 reviews in the default order and 1 of the three 1★ reviews (March 2020) said that the progress of ripening, the moisture and the softness differed depending on the piece received. The 4 in the default order were posted within the last 2 years.
How to check: the note that the weight differs by piece is summarized in the “Content volume” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Oil released when heated (4 of the 65 we read)
2 of the 60 reviews in the default order, plus 1 of the 2★ reviews (August 2018) and 1 of the 3★ reviews (January 2024), said that a lot of oil (fat) comes out when heated, or that the milk fat felt high. The 2 in the default order were posted within the last 2 years.
How the price feels (3 of 60)
3 of the 60 reviews in the default order said they felt the price had gone up or hesitated to buy. All were posted within the last 2 years. Prices change, so this article does not state any price.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 13, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Why choose it: It suits people who want a large natural cheese of about 2.3kg to about 2.7kg to eat melted (weak points: the weight is variable and differs by piece, and the allergen labeling and storage after opening could not be found on the product page).
- The Rakuten rating is 4.75 / 5 (146 reviews). Among the 60 we read in the default order, using it in dishes other than raclette (11 reviews) was the most common point
- The best-before date is stated as 180 days from the date of manufacture when refrigerated, and the ingredients as raw milk (produced in Hokkaido) and salt
Other options: For an assortment of smoked cheese that arrives chilled, there is the 煙神 choose-your-own smoked cheese assortment (4 kinds 340g / 5 kinds 400g).
The basis for this section is the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 13, 2026) and Rakuten customer reviews. 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 13, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Information as of: October 13, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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