The product name states 200g × 3 packs (600g total), but it does not tell you by when to finish eating it or whether allergen labeling is provided. In this article, we organized the information from the Rakuten Ichiba product page, the product description images, and public reviews for the additive-free tarako (salted pollock roe) in kireko form (pieces that have broken apart), 200g × 3 packs, from 虎杖浜たらこ たけまる渋谷水産, into five points: quantity, storage method, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Quantity (200g × 3 packs) and whether the number of servings is stated
- 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 | たらこ 無添加たらこ(切れ子) 200g×3個（合計600g）生食可 タラコ 切れ子 (Tarako, additive-free tarako (kireko), 200g × 3 packs (600g total), can be eaten raw, tarako, kireko)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 3, 2026) |
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| Name | Tarako (as written in the product name)We could not find a “Name” field on the product page. Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 3, 2026) |
| Amount | 200g × 3 packs (600g total). The “Contents” field in the product description says 200g, and there is no statement of the total for the set. Because the product name and the product description write the amount differently, please check the amount on the product page before purchasingSource: product name and product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 3, 2026) |
| Reason for the Discount (Wakeari) | The shop’s catch copy includes the label “訳あり” (wakeari: imperfect/irregular, sold at a discount), but the reason is not stated on the product page and is not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 3, 2026) |
| Storage Method | Frozen at −18°C or below / chilled at 10°C or belowSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 3, 2026) |
| Best-Before Date | 180 days when frozen. The chilled field says to eat it as soon as possible after thawing (no number of days is stated, so this is not confirmed). The product description images also say that because no preservatives are used, it should be eaten as soon as possible after thawingSource: product description and product description images on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (October 3, 2026, viewed and recorded by us) |
| Raw Material Origin | Walleye pollock roe (product of the United States), salt. The product description images explain that walleye pollock roe from the Bering Sea off Alaska is processed on board the ship and quickly frozenSource: product description and product description images on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (October 3, 2026, viewed and recorded by us) |
| Place of Processing | Not confirmed (not stated on the product page. The place name in the shop name is not a statement of the place of processing) |
| State / How to Eat (Whether Cooking Is Required) | The shop’s catch copy says that it can be eaten raw and that it may taste a little salty. The product description images explain, in substance, that when making it additive-free, more salt than in other products is used to firm up the tarako, so it may taste salty, but without that it would taste fishySource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (catch copy and product name) / product description images (October 3, 2026, viewed and recorded by us) |
| Appearance and Texture Notes | The product description images say that the color ranges from beige to light orange and varies from piece to piece. As for texture, they say that the moment it goes into the mouth it clings to the tongue, followed by a grainy feelSource: product description images on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (October 3, 2026, viewed and recorded by us) |
| Thawing Method | We could not find thawing instructions for buyers on the product page, so this is not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page and product description images (viewed October 3, 2026) |
| Shipping | Not confirmed (we could not find a description of the shipping temperature range on the product page) |
| Manufacturer | Not confirmed |
| Shop | 虎杖浜たらこ たけまる渋谷水産 (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
Within what we could check, the ingredients are listed as walleye pollock roe (product of the United States) and salt (source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page, viewed October 3, 2026). “無添加” (additive-free) in the product name is the shop’s label, and the product description images explain, in substance, that no additives at all are used.
We could not find allergen labeling (specified and recommended items) on the product page. This item is not confirmed. If you have an allergy, or want to check the ingredients and additives, please contact the shop before purchasing, or check the collective food labeling on the product when it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 3, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| What to Check | For This Product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amount and Number of Servings | 200g × 3 packs (600g total). The “Contents” field in the product description says 200g, so please check on the product page before purchasing. The number of servings is not stated | Product name on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 2. Storage Method and Shelf Life | Frozen at −18°C or below / chilled at 10°C or below. The best-before date is 180 days when frozen. It says to eat as soon as possible after thawing, and no number of days is stated | Product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 3. Ingredients and Allergen Labeling | Ingredients are walleye pollock roe (product of the United States) and salt. Allergen labeling is not confirmed (not on the page) | Product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 4. Suitable as a Gift | The “Gift” field shows support for noshi (gift wrapping label) and wrapping. The types of inscription, the type of wrapping, and message cards could not be confirmed | “Gift” field on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 3, 2026) |
| 5. Review Trends | Rakuten Ichiba’s rating is 4.72 out of 5 (410 reviews). We read 73 of them (the first 60 in the default sort order and all 13 ★1 and ★2 reviews); this is a trend within what we read and does not necessarily reflect the product’s current state. The trends are summarized in the “What Public Reviews Say” section | Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 3, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The “Gift” field on the Rakuten Ichiba product page shows support for noshi and wrapping. “Gift supported” is also written at the beginning of the product description (source: Rakuten Ichiba product page, viewed October 3, 2026). On the other hand, we could not confirm the types of noshi inscription (such as 御歳暮 [year-end gift], 御中元 [mid-year gift], and 内祝い [return gift]), the type of wrapping (gift box, simple gift box, etc.), or support for message cards. We did not find any mention of name printing. The shop’s catch copy also shows “家庭用” (for home use). If you are considering it as a gift, checking the following with the shop before purchasing can help avoid misunderstandings.
- The types of noshi inscription and the type of wrapping (not listed on the product page)
- The shipping temperature range, and whether you can specify a delivery date and time the recipient can receive (the shipping temperature range is not listed on the product page)
- Whether the recipient can store it (the storage method is shown as frozen at −18°C or below / chilled at 10°C or below)
What Public Reviews Say
Below is a summary of the product reviews on Rakuten Ichiba, organized by theme. The rating figures are as of the time we accessed them and may change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.72 / 5 | 410 | October 3, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5 340 / ★4 48 / ★3 9 / ★2 4 / ★1 9 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba; viewed October 3, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in the default sort order (Rakuten’s default), posted from October 2025 to September 2026, with the latest in September 2026 (★5 and ★4 posts); all 9 reviews when filtered to ★1 (posted from March 2017 to September 2026); and all 4 reviews when filtered to ★2 (posted from May 2021 to April 2026), 73 in total. The counts are approximate figures from our reading. This is a trend within what we read and does not necessarily represent the product’s current state.
What Reviewers Praise
Being additive-free
About 47 of the first 60 posts in the default sort order mention being additive-free. Many are worded as having been looking for it, since tarako without additives is hard to find at supermarkets and the like.
Saltiness
About 13 posts said the saltiness was just right or gentle.
Ease of use
About 11 posts said it was convenient that it comes divided into 3 packs, so they could thaw only the amount to use while keeping the rest frozen.
Range of dishes
About 23 posts said they could use it in a variety of dishes, such as rice balls, pasta, as a side for rice, and grilled dishes.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 3, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Saltiness
5 of the 13 ★1 and ★2 posts said it tasted salty (0 of these were posted in the last 2 years). Among the first 60 posts in the default sort order, we found none that complained about saltiness.
How to check: The shop’s notes on salt are summarized in the “State / How to Eat (Whether Cooking Is Required)” row of the “Basic Information” table in this article.
Fishy smell
4 of the 13 ★1 and ★2 posts said they noticed a fishy smell (1 of these was posted in the last 2 years). Among the first 60 posts in the default sort order, we found none that complained about a fishy smell.
How to check: The shop’s notes are summarized in the “State / How to Eat (Whether Cooking Is Required)” row of the “Basic Information” table in this article.
Dark color
2 of the 13 ★1 and ★2 posts said the color was dark, or that there was darkening or dark spots (1 of these was posted in the last 2 years).
How to check: The shop’s notes on color are summarized in the “Appearance and Texture Notes” row of the “Basic Information” table in this article.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 3, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Looking for a product whose ingredient listing is only walleye pollock roe and salt
- Want to use a set divided into 3 packs, one pack at a time
- Have freezer space for 600g
Who Should Be Careful
- Have an allergy (the labeling is not on the product page and is not confirmed, so you need to contact the shop)
- Bothered that the shop says it may taste a little salty
- Bothered that the shop says the color varies from piece to piece
- Want to confirm in advance how many days it keeps after thawing (no number of days is stated)
- Want to use it as a gift on the premise of a particular noshi inscription or type of wrapping
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Summary
- 200g × 3 packs (600g total). The number of servings is not stated, so plan on freezer space for 600g
- Storage is frozen at −18°C or below / chilled at 10°C or below. The best-before date is 180 days when frozen, it says to eat as soon as possible after thawing, and no number of days is stated
- The ingredients are walleye pollock roe (product of the United States) and salt. Allergen labeling, the manufacturer, and the place of processing are not on the product page and are not confirmed. Noshi and wrapping are shown as supported, but the inscription and wrapping types could not be confirmed
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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 3, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “虎杖浜たらこ たけまる渋谷水産” product page and product description images, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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