The Macadamia Caramel Sand (マカダミア キャラメルサンド) featured in this article is a chocolate confection made by maison du miel (メゾン・デュ・ミエル) in Nagoya and sold by the Rakuten Ichiba shop maison du miel. It is described as chocolate, caramel and macadamia nuts sandwiched between butter-scented sablé cookies. It comes in boxes of 5 and 10 pieces; the 10-piece box was shown as sold out when we viewed the page on November 6, 2026, so this article focuses on the 5-piece box. We have organized what the Rakuten product page and reviews say into five points: contents, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews. The three features we could confirm on the product page are individual wrapping, a best-before period shown as about 60 days, and a gift box.
At a Glance
Key points of this product
- 5 individually wrapped sandwiches in a gift box. Each wrapped piece is about 5cm in diameter and 3.8cm high, and the outer box of the 5-piece set is given as 16.5 × 7.2 × 5.5cm
- The best-before period is about 60 days, and it should be stored in a cool, dark place, according to the product page
- Rakuten rating 4.72 (3,193 reviews). Viewed November 6, 2026. Among the 6 chocolate items featured on Ochinity (as of November 6, 2026), the only one with a higher figure is the Lindt Lindor Tasting Set at 4.75 (5,089 reviews) (the number of reviews is lower than Uji Matcha Nama Chocolate’s 11,041, ショーコラ＆パリトロ’s 6,109 and Lindt’s 5,089)
- Noshi (gift wrapping label) stickers and carrier bags are sold separately for a fee. The shop says you can specify a delivery date (and that it does not offer gift wrapping)
Watch out for
- The storage instruction is a cool, dark place, but the shipping section of the product page only says home delivery service (宅配便) by Sagawa Express. Of the Rakuten reviews (the first 60 in the default order, posted November 2025 to October 2026, the latest in October 2026; trends within the range we read, which do not necessarily reflect the current condition of the product), 5 say the item arrived by refrigerated delivery
- The shop says it does not deliver to Okinawa, remote islands, some other areas, or areas the delivery company cannot serve
Suits: people who want to bring individually wrapped chocolate confections in a small box as a hand-carried gift (temiyage), and people who want something with a best-before period of about 60 days
The comparison covers the 6 chocolate items featured on Ochinity (as of November 6, 2026). Each value is as of the date its own article was researched and may differ from the current listing. Features are from the Rakuten Ichiba product page and product images (viewed November 6, 2026). The rating is as shown on Rakuten (viewed November 6, 2026) and does not necessarily reflect the current condition of the product.
Compared with 6 Similar Chocolate Items
The 6 chocolate items featured on Ochinity (as of November 6, 2026). Each value is as of the date its own article was researched and may differ from the current listing. Ratings are as shown on Rakuten and do not necessarily reflect the current condition of the product. The fewer the reviews, the more easily the figure changes. The items are listed in Japanese syllabary (gojūon) order of their product names, with this article first.
| Product | Contents | Delivery temperature | Rakuten rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macadamia Caramel SandThis article; maison du miel | 5 pieces10-piece box sold out when viewed | Not statedstorage: cool, dark place | 4.723,193 reviews |
| Uji Matcha Nama Chocolate, 16 pieces伊藤久右衛門 | Matcha flavor, 16 pieces120g | Refrigeratedchilled delivery | 4.6311,041 reviews |
| Galler NANO BAR, 24 Pieces | 6 kinds × 4 pieces each36-piece box also available | Not confirmed | 4.641,333 reviews |
| Kobe Franz Nama Chocolate, Plain | Plain90g | Frozen | 4.612,103 reviews |
| ショーコラ＆パリトロ, 4 piecesバニラビーンズ | 2 kinds, 4 pieces | Ambientlabeled “refrigerate in summer” | 4.576,109 reviews |
| Lindt Lindor Tasting Set, 15 kinds, 16 pieces | 15 kinds, 16 pieces | Chilled deliveryfor deliveries April 1 to October 31, as shown by the shop | 4.755,089 reviews |
Click a product name to go to its article. Each delivery temperature is the shop’s statement as confirmed in its own article. For the product in this article, the product page does not state a delivery temperature.
- Among the 6 chocolate items featured on Ochinity (as of November 6, 2026), the only one with a Rakuten rating higher than 4.72 is the Lindt Lindor Tasting Set at 4.75 (5,089 reviews). This product has 3,193 reviews, fewer than Uji Matcha Nama Chocolate (11,041), ショーコラ＆パリトロ (6,109) and Lindt (5,089)
- Among the same 6 items, the delivery temperature has been confirmed in the articles for the two nama chocolates (refrigerated and frozen) and for Lindt (chilled delivery from April 1 to October 31). For this product, the product page does not state a delivery temperature, and 5 of the 60 reviews we read say it arrived by refrigerated delivery (this does not necessarily reflect the current condition of the product)
Basic Information
- Product name
- maison du miel Macadamia Caramel Sand (メゾン・デュ・ミエル マカダミア キャラメルサンド)
- Shop
- maison du miel (Rakuten Ichiba) / Seller: 株式会社メゾン・デュ・ミエル (Aichi Prefecture)
- Quantity
- 5 pieces (the 10-piece box was shown as sold out when viewed on November 6, 2026)
- Size of one piece
- About 5cm in diameter × 3.8cm high, individually wrapped
- Storage
- Labeled “store in a cool, dark place”
- Best-before date
- Shown as about 60 days
- Allergen labeling
- Not confirmed (the ingredients are transcribed in the details below)
- Shipping
- The 5-piece box is shown as shipped within 1–3 business days (excluding holidays). The delivery temperature is not confirmed
- Noshi / gifting
- Comes in a gift box. Noshi stickers and carrier bags are sold separately for a fee. The shop says gift wrapping is not available
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 on the product page, but we could not find allergen labeling (labeling of specified allergenic ingredients) on the product page. If you have allergies, be sure to ask the shop before you buy, or check the label on the item when it arrives (reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed November 6, 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
- Macadamia Caramel Sand (マカダミア キャラメルサンド; also written “マカダミアのキャラメルサンド” in the shop’s images)The product name shown on the Rakuten product page is a long string with many search terms. Only the product-name part is shown here.
- Type of food
- Chocolate confectionSource: product information on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Quantity
- 5 pieces / 10 pieces. How many people it serves is not stated and is not confirmedSource: purchase section and product information on the product page (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Options
- Number of pieces: 5 / 10 (the 10-piece box was shown as sold out when viewed on November 6, 2026)
Box: the 5-piece and 10-piece boxes have different designs (from the product images)Source: purchase section and product images on the product page (viewed November 6, 2026) - Size
- Each wrapped piece is about 5cm in diameter and 3.8cm high. The outer box is given as 16.5cm × 7.2cm × 5.5cm (5 pieces) and 12cm × 11.7cm × 6cm (10 pieces)Source: product information on the product page
- Storage method
- The page says to store it in a cool, dark place. How to store it after opening is not confirmedSource: product information on the product page
- Best-before date
- Given as about 60 days. Whether this is counted from the delivery date or from the manufacturing date is not confirmedSource: product information on the product page
- Ingredients
- Chocolate, macadamia nuts, fresh cream, sugar, butter, wheat flour, egg, starch syrup, emulsifier (derived from soybeans)Source: product information on the product page (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Allergen labeling
- Not confirmed (we could not find labeling of specified allergenic ingredients on the product page)
- Origin of ingredients
- Not confirmed
- Place of processing
- Not confirmed. The manufacturer’s address is given as Nagoya City, Aichi PrefectureSource: product information on the product page
- Condition / how to eat (whether cooking is required)
- Described as chocolate, caramel and macadamia nuts sandwiched between butter-scented sablé cookies. We could not find any guidance on heating, thawing, how to eat it, or the best temperature to eat it atSource: product description and product images on the product page (viewed November 6, 2026)
- After opening
- How long it keeps after opening and any precautions are not stated on the product page and are not confirmed
- Shipping
- Shown as home delivery service (宅配便) by Sagawa Express. Whether it is sent by ambient or chilled delivery (クール便) is not stated on the product page and is not confirmed. The shop says it does not deliver to Okinawa, remote islands, some other areas, or areas the delivery company cannot serve, and that such orders will be cancelled after they are received. The shop says you can specify a delivery dateSource: purchase section, terms and product images on the product page (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Shipping time
- The 5-piece box is shown as shipped within 1–3 business days (excluding holidays), and the 10-piece box within 5 business daysSource: purchase section of the product page (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Noshi / gifting
- Described as individually wrapped one by one and packed in a box. Noshi stickers and carrier bags (gift bags) cost extra, and the shop says to order them together from a separate product page. The page says this product fits the small gift bag (ギフトバッグ小) or the matte white bag (梨地ホワイトバッグ). The kinds of inscription (on noshi) available for the noshi stickers, and whether a message card is available, are not confirmed. The shop says it cannot provide gift wrapping. The page says nothing showing the price is enclosed, and no packing slip or receipt is enclosedSource: terms and product images on the product page (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- Given as メゾン・デュ・ミエル (3-17-3 Yakuma, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture). The seller is 株式会社メゾン・デュ・ミエル (3-17-7 Yakuma, Nakagawa-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture)Source: product information on the product page and the shop’s company profile on Rakuten Ichiba (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Shop
- maison du miel (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 have organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by topic. Rating figures are as of the time we viewed them and change afterwards. The following are trends within the range we read and do not necessarily reflect the current condition of the product.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”, product page) | 4.72 / 5 | 3,193 | November 6, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5 2,510 / ★4 562 / ★3 77 / ★2 13 / ★1 31 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba; viewed November 6, 2026)
Range we read: the first 60 reviews in the default order (posted November 2025 to October 2026; the latest in October 2026), 30 of the ★1 reviews (31 in total; posted February 2024 to October 2026), and all 13 ★2 reviews (posted December 2023 to October 2026), 103 in total. These are trends within the range we read and do not necessarily reflect the current condition of the product.
The counts below are approximate numbers we counted by reading the posts. Many ★1 posts are about delivery or the shop’s service, such as late delivery around Valentine’s Day or not arriving in the specified time slot; those are not included in the topics.
What Reviewers Liked
Used as a gift or temiyage (more than 30 of 60)
More than 30 of the 60 reviews in the default order said they used it as a gift or temiyage for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, a birthday, a return gift and so on, and that it was well received.
Look of the box and packaging (about 20)
About 20 of the 60 reviews in the default order said the box and packaging were stylish or looked high-end. Some reviews praised the look while also saying they were surprised the box was on the small side.
Small but satisfying, even one piece (16)
16 of the 60 reviews in the default order said that although it looks small, it is thick, one piece was satisfying, or it was rich.
Balance of sweetness and slight bitterness (10)
10 of the 60 reviews in the default order said it was not too sweet, that it balanced well with the slight bitterness of the caramel, or that they had it with coffee.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 6, 2026)
Points Reviewers Raised
Smaller than expected (8 of the 43 ★1 and ★2 reviews)
6 of the 30 ★1 reviews and 2 of the 13 ★2 reviews said it was smaller than expected for the price.
How to check: the size of one piece and of the box is under “Size” in the details of the “Basic Information” section of this article.
Arrived by refrigerated delivery (7)
7 reviews in total said it arrived by refrigerated delivery: 5 of the 60 in the default order and 1 each among the ★1 and ★2 reviews. Besides reviews that were glad it came refrigerated in summer, they include complaints that it arrived refrigerated even though the storage instruction says a cool, dark place, that the reviewer bought it as a temiyage and did not expect it to come by chilled delivery (クール便), and that the shop should say so if it is sent refrigerated.
How to check: the storage and shipping information is under “Storage method” and “Shipping” in the details of the “Basic Information” section of this article.
Very sweet (3)
3 of the 43 ★1 and ★2 reviews said it was very sweet or felt too heavy.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 6, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Why choose it: you want to give individually wrapped chocolate confections in a small box of 5, and you want a best-before period of about 60 days. If those are your two conditions, the maison du miel Macadamia Caramel Sand has both on its listing (weak point: the product page does not state a delivery temperature, and 5 of the 60 reviews we read say it arrived by refrigerated delivery; this does not necessarily reflect the current condition of the product).
- The Rakuten rating is 4.72 / 5 (3,193 reviews). Among the 60 reviews we read in the default order, more than 30 said they used it as a gift or temiyage, and about 20 mentioned the look of the box and packaging (this does not necessarily reflect the current condition of the product)
- The shop says noshi stickers and carrier bags can be ordered together for a fee, and that you can specify a delivery date
Other options: if you want an assortment of many different flavors, the Lindt Lindor Tasting Set (15 kinds, 16 pieces); if you want more pieces, the Galler NANO BAR (24 or 36 pieces).
This section is based on the Rakuten Ichiba product page and Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 6, 2026). Review trends are within the range we read and do not necessarily reflect the current condition of the product.
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is November 6, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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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: November 6, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba product page and company profile of the shop maison du miel, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan “About Allergen Labeling”
