This is a chocolate confection that arrives frozen, sold by Kobe Franz (神戸フランツ), Franz Co., Ltd. (フランツ株式会社) of Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. The product page does not state where the ingredients come from (not confirmed). The amount is 90g, and liquor (洋酒) is used in the ingredients. Based on the Rakuten Ichiba product page and reviews, we organized the amount, storage, ingredients, gifting and reviews. Its key features are that it arrives frozen in a gift box and that it supports *noshi* (gift wrapping label).
At a Glance
Key points of this product
- Arrives frozen, one 90g box. The box is about 100mm long × 100mm wide × 60mm high, and is described as a gift box for gifting (per the seller)
- Liquor is used in the ingredients. The alcohol content and amount are not stated (not confirmed) (per the seller)
- Best-before date is 60 days, storage at −10°C or below. After thawing, it is to be put in the refrigerator and eaten within 7 days (per the seller)
- Rakuten rating 4.61 (2,103 reviews). Viewed November 4, 2026. The 5 chocolate items featured on Ochinity (as of November 4, 2026) range from 4.57 to 4.75
Strength shown by the comparison
- Among the 4 items whose delivery temperature could be confirmed (as of November 4, 2026), this product is the only one confirmed as frozen (weak point: some reviews say the amount is small)
Watch out for
- Liquor is used. Consideration is needed when children or people sensitive to alcohol will eat it
- Thawing is described as taking 6 to 7 hours in the refrigerator (per the seller)
Suits: People who want a chocolate that arrives frozen and want to give it with *noshi* attached
The comparison covers the 5 chocolate items featured on Ochinity (as of November 4, 2026). Each value is as of the date its own article was researched and may differ from the current listing. The features are from the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed November 4, 2026). The rating is as shown on Rakuten (viewed November 4, 2026) and does not necessarily reflect the current condition of the product.
Compared with 5 Similar Chocolate Items
The 5 chocolate items featured on Ochinity (as of November 4, 2026). Each value is as of the date its own article was researched and may differ from the current listing. The amounts mix piece counts and grams, so the sizes of the numbers cannot be compared. Ratings are as shown on Rakuten and do not necessarily reflect the current condition of a product. Values move more easily the fewer reviews there are. The table is ordered by product name (Japanese syllabary order), with this article first.
| Product | Amount | Delivery temperature | Rakuten rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Mahou no Nama Chocolate, PlainThis article | 90g | Frozen | 4.612,103 reviews |
| Itohkyuemon Uji Matcha Nama Chocolate, 16 Pieces, Matcha Flavor | 120g16 pieces | Refrigeratedcool delivery (クール便) | 4.6311,041 reviews |
| Galler NANO BAR, 24 Pieces | 120g24 pieces. The 36-piece box is 180g | Not confirmed | 4.641,333 reviews |
| ショーコラ＆パリトロ, 4 Pieces (バニラビーンズ) | 4 pieces2 kinds | Ambientlabeled “refrigerate in summer” | 4.576,109 reviews |
| Lindt Lindor Tasting Set, 15 Kinds, 16 Pieces | 16 pieces15 kinds | Cool delivery (クール便)delivery period April 1 to October 31 | 4.755,089 reviews |
Click a product name to go to its article. The delivery temperature is the shop’s labeling as written in each article.
- Among the 4 items whose delivery temperature could be confirmed (as of November 4, 2026), this product is the only one confirmed as frozen. The delivery temperature of the Galler NANO BAR is not confirmed. The Lindt Lindor Tasting Set is labeled only “クール便” (cool delivery), with no statement of whether it is refrigerated or frozen
- Rakuten ratings range from 4.57 to 4.75. This product is 4.61 (2,103 reviews), with fewer reviews than the products with 11,041, 6,109 and 5,089 reviews
Basic Information
- Product Name
- Kobe Mahou no Nama Chocolate, Plain (神戸魔法の生チョコレート・プレーン), Kobe Franz
- Amount
- 90g (1 box)
- Shipping
- Frozen (Cool TA-Q-BIN), as described
- Storage
- Store at −10°C or below, as described. After thawing, put it in the refrigerator and eat it within 7 days, as described
- Best-Before Date
- 60 days (the label for frozen storage)
- Liquor
- Liquor (洋酒) is used (per the seller)
- Allergens
- The ingredient labeling lists milk and soy (emulsifier)
- Noshi / Gift
- *Noshi* available (per the seller). Comes in a gift box, described as for gifting
This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
If you have an allergy, please contact the seller before purchasing, or be sure to check the label on the product once it arrives (reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, viewed November 4, 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
- Kobe Mahou no Nama Chocolate, Plain (神戸魔法の生チョコレート・プレーン), Kobe FranzSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed November 4, 2026)
- Type of Food
- Chocolate confectionSource: product description on the product page
- Amount
- 90g (1 box). The box is about 100mm long × 100mm wide × 60mm high, and the total weight is stated as 135g. The number of pieces inside is not stated on the page, and is not confirmedSource: product description and product specifications on the product page
- Ingredients
- Cream (contains milk, made in Japan), sugar, cocoa butter, cacao mass, whole milk powder, powdered starch syrup, liquor (洋酒), cocoa powder / emulsifier (derived from soy), flavoringSource: product description on the product page
- Allergens
- The ingredient labeling lists milk and soy (emulsifier). The page has a heading for an allergen table (アレルギー成分表), but a list of the individual specified allergens could not be obtained, and the other items are not confirmedSource: product description on the product page
- Use of Liquor
- Liquor (洋酒) is listed in the ingredients. The alcohol content and amount are not confirmed. Consideration is needed when children or people sensitive to alcohol will eat itSource: product description on the product page
- Nutrition Facts
- Per 100g: energy 505kcal, protein 4.0g, fat 38.9g, carbohydrate 33.7g, salt equivalent 0.08g (stated as estimated values)Source: product description on the product page
- Storage Method
- Store at −10°C or below, as writtenSource: product description on the product page
- Best-Before Date
- 60 days (the label for frozen storage). Whether it is counted from the manufacturing date is not confirmedSource: product description on the product page
- Thawing Method
- The page advises that thawing in the refrigerator for 6 to 7 hours makes the texture smooth and the chocolate ready to eatSource: product description on the product page
- Notes After Opening
- After thawing, the page advises putting it in the refrigerator and eating it within 7 daysSource: product description on the product page
- Country of Origin of Ingredients
- No statement of the origin of the ingredients was found, and it is not confirmed. The country of origin / manufacture field says only “Japan”Source: product specifications on the product page
- Place of Processing
- Not confirmed (no address of the processing facility was found)
- Shipping
- The page says it arrives frozen. The shop’s shipping field lists Yamato Transport (ヤマト運輸) Cool TA-Q-BINSource: product specifications on the product page and the shop’s information page (viewed November 4, 2026)
- Manufacturer / Seller
- No manufacturer is shown. The seller is given as Franz Co., Ltd. (フランツ株式会社; Rokko-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe). The shop operator’s company profile lists an address in Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo PrefectureSource: product description on the product page and the shop’s company profile (viewed November 4, 2026)
- Noshi / Gift
- *Noshi* is available. The shop’s information page (which covers the whole shop) lists inscriptions such as “御歳暮・お歳暮” (*oseibo*, year-end gift), “御中元・お中元” (*ochugen*, mid-year gift), “内祝い” (*uchi-iwai*, return gift) and “御年賀” (New Year’s greeting gift). No statement was found of which inscriptions can be used for this product, and it is not confirmed. The *noshi* card is red for celebrations and black for condolences, and name printing is said to be possible for the name only. Packaging is a gift box described as for gifting; the page states that double wrapping and gift wrapping are not accepted. Whether a message card is available is not confirmedSource: product page and the shop’s “noshi and wrapping” information page (viewed November 4, 2026)
- Shop
- Kobe Franz Sweets & Gift (神戸フランツ スイーツ&ギフト) (Rakuten Ichiba)
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What Public Reviews Say
Below is an organization by theme of the reviews on Rakuten Ichiba. The ratings are as of the viewing date and change afterward. 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) | 4.61 / 5 | 2,103 | November 4, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,476 / 4★ 484 / 3★ 114 / 2★ 18 / 1★ 11 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed November 4, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted April 2006 to May 2026; latest May 2026), all 11 reviews at 1★ (posted March 2009 to February 2025) and all 18 reviews at 2★ (posted January 2006 to February 2024), 89 in total. We did not read the rest of the 3★, 4★ and 5★ reviews. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Of the 60 reviews in the default order, 48 were posted between 2006 and 2015, and 12 in 2016 or later. Many are old, and the product may differ in form or contents from today’s. The counts below are approximate figures from reading the text, and do not include posts that are only about delivery delays or shop service.
What Reviewers Praise
Smooth, melting texture (about 14 of the 60 in the default order)
About 14 of the 60 reviews in the default order said it melts in the mouth or is smooth. Some also mention the balance of bitterness and sweetness.
Look of the box (about 13)
About 13 reviews said the box is stylish or looks high-end. Some are written as saying the recipient was pleased when it was given as a gift.
Pleased the recipient as a gift (20 or more)
20 or more reviews said they gave it for Valentine’s Day, White Day, as a thank-you and so on, and that the recipient was pleased.
Liquor aroma, a less sweet adult taste (about 8)
About 8 reviews said the liquor aroma is good, it is not very sweet, or it is bittersweet.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 4, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Small amount, small box (about 8 of the 60 in the default order, about 6 of the 29 at 1★ and 2★)
Reviews saying the amount is smaller than expected or the box is small numbered about 8 of the 60 in the default order and about 6 of the 29 reviews at 1★ and 2★ in total. The latest 2★ review was posted in February 2024.
How to check: the amount is collected in the “Amount” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Contents came packed together (5)
Reviews saying the contents were crushed or came packed together in a bag numbered 5 in total: 1 of the 60 in the default order and 4 of the 29 at 1★ and 2★. All were posted in 2016 or earlier.
Ordinary taste, not to taste (about 7 of the 29 at 1★ and 2★)
Reviews saying the taste was ordinary, or that the sweetness or bitterness did not suit their taste, numbered about 7 of the 29 reviews at 1★ and 2★ in total. The latest was posted in February 2024.
How to check: whether liquor or cocoa powder is used is collected in the “Ingredients” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 4, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Why choose it: You want a chocolate that arrives frozen, and you want to give it with *noshi* attached. If those are your two conditions, this product fits. Among the 4 of the 5 chocolate items featured on Ochinity whose delivery temperature could be confirmed, this product is the only one confirmed as frozen (weak point: the amount is 90g, and some reviews say the amount is small).
- *Noshi* available (per the seller). It comes in a gift box described as for gifting, and about 13 reviews mention the look of the box
- The Rakuten rating is 4.61 / 5 (2,103 reviews). 20 or more of the 60 reviews in the default order said it pleased the recipient as a gift
- Liquor is used. Consideration is needed when children or people sensitive to alcohol will eat it
Other options: For a refrigerated one, see Itohkyuemon Uji Matcha Nama Chocolate, 16 Pieces, Matcha Flavor (120g, cool delivery); for more pieces, see Galler NANO BAR, 24 Pieces (120g).
This section is based on the Rakuten Ichiba product page and Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 4, 2026). It reflects trends in the reviews we read and does not necessarily reflect the current state of the product.
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is November 4, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Information as of: November 4, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “神戸フランツ スイーツ&ギフト” product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
