This is a pack of 10 potato croquettes with beef (60 g × 10 pieces), processed and sold by the shop 本神戸肉森谷商店 itself (the processor is located in Nishi Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture). We did not find the origin of the ingredients on the product page, so it is not confirmed. This article organizes what the Rakuten Ichiba product page and Rakuten customer reviews (Minna no Review) say, under five points: contents, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews. The product arrives frozen, the page instructs cooking it straight from frozen, and the best-before date is shown as 180 days from the date of manufacture.
What We Confirmed
- Contents and approximate number of servings
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Suitable as a gift?
- Trends in publicly available 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 | 神戸森谷のコロッケ／10個 (croquettes, 10 pieces). This is the product name shown on the Rakuten Ichiba product page, with promotional words removed |
|---|---|
| Name | Frozen croquettes (冷凍コロッケ)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 13, 2026) |
| Contents | 600 g (60 g × 10 pieces). The page says they come in 2 bags of 5 pieces each. There are no size options to choose fromSource: product description and description images on the product page |
| Storage method | Keep frozen (−18°C or below)Source: product description on the product page |
| Best-before date | 180 days from the date of manufacture. We did not find any statement on how long they keep after opening, so this is not confirmedSource: product description on the product page |
| Country of origin of ingredients | Not confirmed (no origin is stated in the ingredient listing)Source: product description on the product page |
| Place of processing | Nishi Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture (the processor’s location)Source: product description on the product page |
| Condition / How to eat (whether heating is required) | Arrives frozen, and the page instructs cooking it straight from frozen. We did not find the oil temperature or frying time on the product page, so these are not confirmedSource: product description on the product page |
| Thawing method | The page instructs cooking it straight from frozen without thawingSource: product description on the product page |
| Shipping | Cool frozen delivery (クール冷凍便). For this product you specify a shipping date; a delivery date cannot be specified, and the page says delivery is 1 to 3 days after the shipping date (varies by region). The page also says that only frozen products can be shipped together in the same packageSource: description images on the product page |
| Manufacturer | The processor is listed as （株）本神戸肉森谷商店 食肉センター (兵庫県神戸市西区押部谷町和田489-103, in Nishi Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture)Source: product description on the product page |
| Shop | 本神戸肉森谷商店 (Rakuten Ichiba) |
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
In the same “Croquettes and fried food” category, we also cover Uoko Crab Cream Croquettes, 6 Large Pieces (480 g, 6 pieces; for a household freezer, the page recommends eating them within about 1 month) and Kouragumi Wild-Caught Ebi Fry, 8 Pieces (best-before date stated as 1 month frozen at −18°C or below). This product is a potato croquette with beef, with 10 pieces of 60 g each, and its best-before date is shown as 180 days from the date of manufacture. Another feature of this product is that the shop itself is listed as the processor.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The product description on the product page lists the following ingredients (source: Rakuten Ichiba product page, viewed October 13, 2026).
Potatoes, beef, onions, sugar, mashed potatoes, salt, pepper, coating (bread crumbs, starch, powdered fat and oil, powdered egg, soybean flour)
The “アレルギー表示（特定原料7品目）” (allergen labeling (7 specified ingredients)) field in the product description lists eggs, wheat, and milk. Soybeans are not written in this field, but soybean flour is listed in the coating in the ingredients. The meat listed in the ingredients is beef, and we did not find any statement of the origin or brand of the meat (source: product description on the product page).
The field name “特定原料7品目” (7 specified ingredients) is as written on the product page. The items designated as specified ingredients whose labeling is mandatory may be revised when the labeling standards are amended, so please check the current items on the Consumer Affairs Agency page below. Eggs, wheat, and milk are among the specified ingredients whose labeling is required under Japan’s Food Labeling Act. If you have an allergy, please ask the shop before purchasing, or be sure to check the label on the product when it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 13, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| What to check | For this product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Contents and number of servings | 600 g (60 g × 10 pieces), in 2 bags of 5 pieces each. The number of servings is not confirmed | Product description and description images on the product page |
| 2. Storage method and shelf life | Keep frozen (−18°C or below). Best before 180 days from the date of manufacture. The page instructs cooking it straight from frozen without thawing | Product description on the product page |
| 3. Ingredients and allergen labeling | The allergen labeling field in the product description lists eggs, wheat, and milk. Soybean flour is listed in the coating in the ingredients | Product description on the product page (see the “Ingredients and Allergen Labeling” section for details) |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | Whether noshi (gift wrapping label) is supported is not confirmed. We found no statement on gift wrapping or message cards. The page says a delivery date cannot be specified | Product page and description images (viewed October 13, 2026) |
| 5. Trends in reviews | The Rakuten Ichiba rating is 4.44／5 (1,707 reviews). We read the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order, plus 18 filtered to 1★ and 29 filtered to 2★, 107 in total (posted February 2010 to August 2026; the latest is August 2026. Most of the 60 in the default order were posted from 2010 to 2014). These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition. Details are organized in the “What Public Reviews Say” section | Rakuten customer reviews (Minna no Review) (viewed October 13, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
We could not confirm on the product page whether noshi is supported (not confirmed; the types of inscription are likewise not confirmed). We also did not find any statement on the product page about support for gift wrapping or message cards (source: Rakuten Ichiba product page, viewed October 13, 2026).
The product page states that when you buy multiple sets, the ordered quantity is delivered together in one cardboard box, and that requests to pack them separately are not accepted. Shipping is by cool frozen delivery; a delivery date cannot be specified, and the page says delivery is 1 to 3 days after the shipping date (varies by region) (source: product page and description images, viewed October 13, 2026).
Among the reviews we read, there were 2 posts saying the reviewer gave the product as a gift (September 2016 and June 2026) (source: Rakuten customer reviews (Minna no Review), viewed October 13, 2026). We read 107 reviews, and this trend may not reflect the product’s current condition. If you are considering it as a gift, checking the following points before purchasing makes mix-ups less likely.
- Whether noshi and gift wrapping are supported (could not be confirmed on the product page)
- Because a delivery date cannot be specified, whether the recipient can receive a frozen delivery around that time
- Whether the recipient’s freezer has room for 10 pieces (2 bags of 5 pieces)
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by theme. The rating figures are as of the time of viewing and may change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Number of Reviews | Date Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.44 / 5 | 1,707 reviews | October 13, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,040 / 4★ 454 / 3★ 164 / 2★ 29 / 1★ 20 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 13, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (1,707 matched; posted February 2010 to August 2026; latest August 2026; 10 of them were posted in the last 2 years, from October 2024 onward), plus 18 filtered to 1★ (20 matched; posted May 2010 to March 2024) and 29 filtered to 2★ (29 matched; posted March 2010 to January 2024), 107 in total. Most of the 60 in the default order were posted from 2010 to 2014, and in 2010 there are 9 posts with nearly identical wording. The counts below count each post with identical wording separately. None of the 1★ or 2★ posts are from the last 2 years. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
Thin coating and moist filling (about 16 of 60)
About 16 of the 60 reviews in the default order said that the coating is thin and crisp and the inside is moist or soft and creamy. These include the 9 posts with nearly identical wording from 2010; counting identical wording as 1 post, the figure is about 8. The posts are from 2010 to April 2024, and none are from the last 2 years.
Mildly sweet seasoning (about 11 of 60)
About 11 posts mentioned the sweetness of the potatoes and onions, or the peppery seasoning. Most are from 2010 to 2014, and 1 post (September 2025) is from the last 2 years.
Texture of the meat (about 8 of 60)
About 8 posts said that the texture of the ground meat or sinewy meat (suji) adds an accent. The posts are from 2010 to 2014, and none are from the last 2 years.
Repeat purchases (about 14 of 60)
About 14 posts said they had bought it many times or keep it stocked in the freezer. Of the 10 posts from the last 2 years, 5 (October 2024 to August 2026) mention this point.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (Minna no Review) (viewed October 13, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Coating breaks while frying (5 of 18 1★ reviews, 11 of 29 2★ reviews)
5 of the 18 1★ reviews and 11 of the 29 2★ reviews said the coating broke during frying and the filling came out. There are also about 10 such posts among the 60 in the default order. All of these were posted in March 2024 or earlier; among posts from the last 2 years, there is only 1 (September 2025) saying the frying did not go well.
How to check: The seller’s guidance (cook straight from frozen) is summarized in the “Condition / How to eat (whether heating is required)” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
How the taste came across (3 of 18 1★ reviews, about 12 of 29 2★ reviews)
3 of the 18 1★ reviews and about 12 of the 29 2★ reviews said the taste was ordinary or not as good as they had expected. The posts are from 2010 to 2018.
Size of each piece (about 6 of 107)
About 6 of the 107 reviews we read said each piece is small or thin and not quite satisfying (2010 to 2024). 1 post (October 2024) is from the last 2 years.
How to check: The weight of each piece is in the “Contents” row of “Basic Information” in this article (60 g × 10 pieces).
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (Minna no Review) (viewed October 13, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Want to keep frozen potato croquettes with beef on hand (best before 180 days from the date of manufacture)
- Want 10 croquettes of 60 g each at once
- Are used to deep-frying frozen croquettes at home
- Value the thin coating and mildly sweet seasoning that reviewers mentioned
Who Should Be Careful
- Have an allergy (the allergen labeling lists eggs, wheat, and milk, and soybean flour is listed in the ingredients; please check before purchasing)
- Are not used to deep-frying and worry that the coating may break (the oil temperature and frying time are not confirmed)
- Care about the size of each piece or how filling it is
- Want to use it as a gift with a specific noshi, wrapping, or delivery date
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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Summary
- Frozen croquettes, 600 g (60 g × 10 pieces), delivered in 2 bags of 5 pieces. The meat in the ingredients is beef, and we found no statement of its origin
- Keep frozen (−18°C or below); best before 180 days from the date of manufacture. The page instructs cooking straight from frozen, but the oil temperature and frying time are not confirmed
- Reviewers mention the thin coating and the sweetish seasoning, while others say the coating broke when frying. Most of the posts we read are from 2010 to 2014, and 10 of the 60 in the default order are from the last 2 years
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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: October 13, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba product page of 本神戸肉森谷商店, Rakuten customer reviews (Minna no Review), Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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