The “Hakata” (博多) in the product name “Hakata Agootoshi” (博多あごおとし) is part of the name the shop gave the product; it does not indicate where the raw ingredient comes from (the country of origin of the walleye pollock roe used as the raw ingredient is stated as the United States or Russia, and the place of processing is not confirmed). Based on the product page and Rakuten customer reviews, this article organizes five points on Echizen Kani Shokunin Kouragumi’s (越前かに職人甲羅組) “Hakata Agootoshi” karashi mentaiko (chili-seasoned pollock roe), 500g (ipponmono (一本物), uncolored, in a gift box): amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Amount and how many servings
- 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 | Hakata Agootoshi (博多あごおとし) Karashi Mentaiko 500g Ipponmono Uncolored, in a Gift BoxAfter this, the product name shown on Rakuten’s listing continues with the word for year-end gifts (oseibo), a notice about discounts for multiple items, and the shop’s own advertising phrases such as “芸能人御用達” (“a celebrity favorite”). These phrases are the shop’s own wording. Who introduced the product, when, and in what media (organizer and date) is not stated on the product page: not confirmed. Only the product-name part is shown here. |
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| Name | Karashi mentaiko (uncolored)Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba listing (viewed October 11, 2026) |
| Amount | 500g (ipponmono). No serving count is given: not confirmedSource: same as above |
| What changes depending on your choice | There is no option selector; only one size, 500g, is offeredSource: same as above |
| Storage | Store frozen (−18°C or below). The page says to thaw naturally only the amount you will eat, and to wrap the rest in plastic wrap and keep it frozenSource: product description and guide image on the listing |
| Best-before date | 1 month when kept frozen (−18°C or below). After thawing, the page says to keep it refrigerated and eat it within 3 days. The date from which the 1 month is counted is not confirmedSource: product description on the listing |
| Country of origin (raw materials) | Alaska pollock roe: United States or RussiaSource: ingredients field on the listing |
| Place of processing | Not confirmed (Denshoku Co., Ltd. (株式会社伝食) of Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture, is listed as the seller, but we found no mention of where the processing facility is located) |
| Condition / how to eat (heating required?) | A product to be stored frozen; the page says to thaw naturally only the amount you will eat. We found no guidance on whether to eat it raw or heat it: not confirmedSource: product description and guide image on the listing |
| Thawing method | The page says to thaw naturally only the amount you will eat. Where to thaw it (refrigerator or room temperature) and for how long are not confirmedSource: same as above |
| Delivery | The delivery date can be specified within 30 days of ordering, and the page says “Asuraku” (Rakuten’s next-day shipping service) is also supported. We found no statement of the temperature range for delivery: not confirmedSource: product description on the listing |
| Manufacturer | Not confirmed (we found no manufacturer on the listing; the seller is listed as Denshoku Co., Ltd. (株式会社伝食)) |
| Shop | Echizen Kani Shokunin Kouragumi (DENSHOKU) (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 ingredients on the listing read: Alaska pollock roe (United States or Russia), fermented seasoning, salt, dextrin, chili pepper, hydrolyzed protein, yeast extract, seasoning (amino acids, etc.), sweetener (sorbitol), antioxidant (vitamin C), niacin, and color-developing agent (sodium nitrite). The end of the label states that part of the ingredients contain soybeans and gelatin, and we found no inconsistency within the product description (Source: Rakuten Ichiba listing, viewed October 11, 2026).
No coloring agent is listed, and the product name and product description state that it is uncolored (無着色). If you are concerned about allergies, check the labeling on the listing before buying, and check the food information label on the product once it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 11, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| Point to check | For this product | Source |
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| 1. Amount & servings | 500g (ipponmono), one size only. No serving count is given | Rakuten Ichiba listing |
| 2. Storage & shelf life | 1 month frozen (−18°C or below); after thawing, the page says to keep it refrigerated and eat it within 3 days. The date from which the 1 month is counted is not confirmed | Product description on the listing |
| 3. Ingredients & allergen labeling | The roe is from the United States or Russia. Stated to contain soybeans and gelatin. Labeled uncolored | Ingredients field on the listing (no inconsistency) |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | Only strip-sticker noshi (outer noshi) is offered, and the sender’s name is not printed on it. The product name says it comes in a gift box. The types of inscription and message cards are not confirmed | Shop’s guide image (noshi guide) and the product name |
| 5. Review trends | The Rakuten Ichiba rating is 4.55 / 5 (1,619 reviews). We read the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted October 2025 to October 2026; latest October 2026), all 26 reviews at 1★ (posted October 2013 to September 2025), and all 23 reviews at 2★ (posted July 2013 to May 2026). These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition. Many reviewers said they used it as a gift and it was well received, while the 1★ and 2★ reviews include comments on the strength of the flavor and the texture of the grains | Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (viewed October 11, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
What we could confirm about noshi and wrapping from the shop’s guide image and the product name is as follows (Source: Rakuten Ichiba listing, viewed October 11, 2026).
- Noshi (gift-wrapping label): because of the simple packaging, all noshi are said to be “strip sticker” noshi (outer noshi). The sender’s name is not printed on the noshi but written on the shipping slip. The page says Buddhist-style noshi (butsu-noshi) cannot be attached
- Noshi inscription: the page says you choose the type during the purchase steps, but we could not read the choices from the product page: not confirmed
- Ordering several items: when they go to a single address, the page says that, in principle, noshi is attached to only one item. If you want it attached to each item separately, the page says to contact the shop individually
- Wrapping and gift box: the product name says it comes in a gift box. The size and specifications of the box were not found: not confirmed
- Message card: not confirmed
Among Rakuten reviews, about 24 of the first 60 in the default order said they used it as a gift, such as for oseibo (year-end gift), and that the recipient was pleased. On the other hand, 2 reviews at 1★ said they bought several items expecting noshi on each one, but only the outer box had noshi (posted in 2019 and 2024; Source: Rakuten customer reviews, viewed October 11, 2026). Because it is a product to be stored frozen, when giving it please also check the recipient’s date and time for receiving it and their freezer space.
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by theme. Rating figures are as of viewing and change afterward. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
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| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.55 / 5 | 1,619 | October 11, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,107 / 4★ 368 / 3★ 95 / 2★ 23 / 1★ 26 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 11, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted October 2025 to October 2026; latest October 2026), all 26 reviews at 1★ (posted October 2013 to September 2025), and all 23 reviews at 2★ (posted July 2013 to May 2026), 109 in total. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
Used as a gift and well received
About 24 of the first 60 reviews in the default order said they used it as a gift for oseibo (year-end gift), ochugen (mid-year gift), Mother’s Day, and the like, and that the recipient was pleased (all posted within the last two years).
Repeat purchases and keeping it on hand
About 18 of the first 60 reviews said they buy it repeatedly or keep it on hand (all posted within the last two years). About 6 also described dividing it into portions, freezing them, and using them with rice, pasta, or onigiri (rice balls).
Size and amount of each piece
About 12 of the first 60 reviews said each piece is large or that they were satisfied with the amount (all posted within the last two years).
Spiciness, saltiness, and grain texture
About 12 of the first 60 reviews said the spiciness or saltiness was just right, or that the grains had a popping texture (all posted within the last two years). How spiciness and saltiness are perceived differs by writer, and we found no statement of a spiciness level on the product page.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 11, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Ordinary flavor or too salty
About 15 of all 49 reviews at 1★ and 2★ said the flavor was ordinary with little depth, or that it was too salty. Of these, 2 were posted within the last two years.
How to check: The salt and chili pepper in the ingredients are summarized in this article’s “Ingredients and Allergen Labeling” section.
Weak grain texture or wateriness
About 10 of all 49 reviews at 1★ and 2★ said the popping texture of the grains was weak, or that it felt sticky or watery. Of these, 1 was posted within the last two years.
How to check: The storage and thawing guidance is summarized in the “Storage”, “Best-before date”, and “Thawing method” rows of this article’s “Basic Information” section.
Noshi form and expectations of individual wrapping
2 of all 49 reviews at 1★ and 2★ said they bought several items expecting noshi on each one, but only the outer box had noshi (posted in 2019 and 2024; none within the last two years).
How to check: The form of the noshi and how ordering several items is handled are summarized in this article’s “Suitable as a Gift?” section.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 11, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Want to buy 500g of ipponmono karashi mentaiko frozen and thaw only what they will eat
- Looking for karashi mentaiko labeled uncolored
- Looking for a gift for which strip-sticker noshi (outer noshi) is enough
Who Should Be Careful
- Have a soybean or gelatin allergy (stated to be contained)
- Dislike strong saltiness or weak grain texture (some 1★ and 2★ reviews mention these)
- Want individual noshi on several gifts (the page says that, for a single address, noshi is in principle attached to only one item)
- Need to know whether heating is required, detailed thawing methods, the manufacturer, or the place of processing (not confirmed)
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 11, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Summary
- The amount is 500g (ipponmono), one size only. The page says to store it frozen (−18°C or below) for 1 month, and after thawing to keep it refrigerated and eat it within 3 days
- The ingredients include roe from the United States or Russia, and the label states it contains soybeans and gelatin. Many reviews said it was used as a gift and well received, while the 1★ and 2★ reviews include comments on the strength of the flavor and the texture of the grains
- Only strip-sticker noshi (outer noshi) is offered, and for a single address noshi is in principle attached to only one item. Whether heating is required, detailed thawing methods, the manufacturer, and the place of processing are not confirmed
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Information as of: October 11, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “Echizen Kani Shokunin Kouragumi (DENSHOKU)” product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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