Image: from the Rakuten Ichiba product page of Okhotsk no Kaze Ebikani Ikura Senka (オホーツクの風〜海老蟹いくら専科).
Ikura shoyu-zuke — salmon roe marinated in soy sauce — is a product where differences in grain size, saltiness, and freshness are hard to tell from the listing, so it is easy to wonder, once it arrives, "is this really 200g?" or "how soon do I need to eat this?" This article organizes the publicly available product information and review-site listings for Okhotsk no Kaze’s いくら醤油漬け：味わい出汁仕立て 200g pack (Ikura Shoyu-zuke: Ajiwai Dashi Jitate, 200g pack) into five points: amount, storage method, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- The range in the stated amount (the "200g pack" name vs. the 210g actual-amount figure)
- Storage method and shelf life after thawing
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Suitable as a gift?
- What publicly available reviews say
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 | オホーツクの風〜海老蟹いくら専科 いくら醤油漬け 200g |
|---|---|
| Amount | The product name in the product description reads "200g pack." The product description also gives an actual-amount figure of "210g, about 2–3 servings," so the stated amount varies by section. "About 2–3 servings" is an approximate figure, and the product page does not give a breakdown of how many servings that means.Source: Product description (Rakuten original text) |
| Storage method | Keep frozen at −18°C or below. When ready to eat, the listing advises letting it thaw naturally in the refrigerator for about 4–5 hours, and eating it within a day or two after thawing. The listing states no preservatives are used and advises eating it as soon as possible after thawing. It also advises against refreezing, as this may change the quality.Source: Product description (Rakuten original text) |
| Best-before date | We could not find a specific number of days or a date in the product description. This item is not confirmed. |
| Country of origin | Hokkaido (wild salmon roe)Source: Product description (Rakuten original text) |
| Place of processing | Notsuke District, Betsukai, HokkaidoSource: Seller information in the product description (Rakuten original text) |
| How to eat | According to the shop’s instructions, after thawing it is served as-is over rice; we found no instructions regarding heating or cooking.Source: Product description (Rakuten original text) |
| Delivery | Cool frozen deliverySource: Product page, delivery information (confirmed September 21, 2026) |
| Shop | Okhotsk no Kaze Ebikani Ikura Senka (Rakuten Ichiba) |
We have not listed the price, as it changes. Please check the latest price and stock availability at the link above.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The product description lists the ingredients as: Hokkaido wild salmon roe, soy sauce (contains soy and wheat), seasoning liquid (seafood extract, kelp extract), starch syrup, and fermented seasoning. For allergen labeling, we could confirm only the "soy" and "wheat" that come from the soy sauce.Source: Product description (Rakuten original text).
The main ingredient of this product is ikura (salmon roe) itself. Those with a salmon or fish-roe allergy should not eat it. If you would like to check the additives used in processing (such as starch syrup or fermented seasoning), please contact the shop before purchase, or check the food information label on the product when it arrives. We could not find an independent official site for this product (a shop-run site outside of Rakuten Ichiba), so the ingredient and allergen labeling is backed only by the product description (Rakuten original text). We leave this point as not confirmed.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, "About Allergen Labeling" (viewed September 16, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| What to check | For this product | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amount / servings | The product name in the product description reads "200g pack." The actual-amount figure within the product description is "210g, about 2–3 servings." "About 2–3 servings" is an approximate figure, and the product page does not give a breakdown of how many servings that means. | Product description (Rakuten original text). There is a gap between the product-name figure and the actual-amount figure. |
| 2. Storage & shelf life | Keep frozen at −18°C or below. The listing advises eating it within a day or two after thawing. The specific number of days for the best-before date is not confirmed. | Product description (Rakuten original text) |
| 3. Ingredients & allergen labeling | We could confirm only the soy and wheat (from the soy sauce) labeling. There is no independent official site, so the only source is the product description. | Product description (Rakuten original text) |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | The product description states it supports various noshi, gift wrapping, and message cards. However, the data within the product page has noshi support set to unavailable, so the two do not match. | Product description (Rakuten original text) / Data within the product page |
| 5. What reviews say | Only Rakuten Ichiba. The sort order was "Standard" (the default display, unchanged), and we read all 4 reviews shown (all of them). The posts range from January 21, 2021 to April 9, 2023; the most recent post is April 9, 2023. The rating is 4.25/5. This trend does not necessarily reflect the product’s current condition. | Rakuten customer reviews (viewed September 16, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The product description (Rakuten original text) states "various noshi supported," "gift wrapping supported," and "message cards supported." However, it does not explicitly show a way to choose the type of inscription (individual noshi names such as oseibo or uchi-iwai) — it only lists the names of seasonal gift-giving occasions — so whether these are actually supported is not confirmed. There is also no mention of the type of packaging, such as a gift box or simple gift box, so this too is not confirmed.
On the other hand, the data within the product page has noshi support set to unavailable, which does not match the guidance in the body of the product description. If you are considering this as a gift, confirming the following points directly with the shop before purchase can help avoid misunderstandings.
- Whether noshi and inscription options are actually supported (since the product description and the page’s internal data do not match)
- Since it arrives frozen, whether you can specify a date and time the recipient can receive it
- Since the listing advises eating it within a day or two after thawing, whether the recipient will be able to eat it soon after it arrives
What Public Reviews Say
Below is a summary of the ratings and review content publicly available on Rakuten Ichiba. The rating figures are as of the time we viewed them and will change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Number of reviews | Date viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.25 / 5 | 4 | September 16, 2026 |
The sort order was "Standard" (the default display, unchanged), and we read all 4 reviews shown (all of them). The posts range from January 21, 2021 to April 9, 2023; the most recent post is April 9, 2023, about 3 years and 5 months before the information-as-of date (September 16, 2026). Because the number of reviews is small and time has passed since the most recent post, this trend does not necessarily reflect the product’s current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
Among the 5-star reviews (3 of them), we found posts mentioning good flavor, children eating it happily, and satisfaction with the price.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed September 16, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
There is one 2-star review, which shows a critical view of the grain size as well as the cost-performance and flavor.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed September 16, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Want to eat ikura without any hassle
- Want to eat it straight over rice
- Want to finish the 200g pack in one or two sittings
- Can arrange to eat it right after thawing
Who Should Be Careful
- Have a salmon or fish-roe allergy
- Want to confirm the actual amount (200g / 210g) beforehand
- Are planning to buy it assuming noshi/gift support (since the listings do not match)
- Have difficulty adjusting the delivery date and time
Price, stock, shipping fee, and delivery date are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is September 16, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link above before purchasing.
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Summary
- The product name in the product description reads 200g, but the product description also gives an actual-amount figure of 210g, about 2–3 servings. Treat the amount as having some range.
- Store at −18°C or below. The listing advises eating it within a day or two after thawing, and the specific number of days for the best-before date is not confirmed.
- Noshi/gift support: the product description and the page’s internal data do not match. If giving it as a gift, confirm with the shop before purchase.
Related Pages
This article organizes information publicly available on the retailer’s site and review sites. Product information such as amount, storage method, and ingredients is subject to change. Please check the seller’s current listing for the latest information.
Any assessment of flavor or quality is quoted from clearly-sourced third-party posts, and is not Ochinity’s own evaluation. How we put this article together is described in our Editorial Policy.
Information as of: September 16, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba product page of Okhotsk no Kaze Ebikani Ikura Senka, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency "About Allergen Labeling"
