With a set that packs small amounts of many kinds of tsukudani (small foods simmered in soy sauce and sugar), it can be hard to tell what is inside and how many of each, how long it keeps, and how far it supports gift-giving. In this article, we organized what we could confirm on the product page and review pages for the “Tsukuda no Tsukudani (佃の佃煮) Oajimi Set” (お味見セット, a tasting set) sold on Rakuten Ichiba into five points: quantity, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Quantity and how many people it serves
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredient 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 | 佃の佃煮 お味見セット (Tsukuda no Tsukudani Oajimi Set) |
|---|---|
| Name | Prepared side dish (惣菜, sozai)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 9, 2026) |
| Amount | 12 pieces: 6 varieties of 一人ひとり (Hitori Hitori) (魚の花 Uo no Hana, 磯くるみ Iso Kurumi, ぎんぽ白魚 Ginpo Shirauo, 海老くるみ Ebi Kurumi, 金ごまちりめんしらす Kingoma Chirimen Shirasu, and 山椒ちりめん Sansho Chirimen; 25g each) / 3 pieces of 加賀の白峰 (Kaga no Shiramine) / 3 varieties of 器茶漬け (Utsuwa Chazuke) (じゃこ椎茸 Jako Shiitake, かつお昆布 Katsuo Konbu, and 山椒ちりめん Sansho Chirimen), 1 piece each. The weight per piece of Kaga no Shiramine and Utsuwa Chazuke, and the total amount of the whole set, are not confirmedSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 9, 2026) |
| Storage Method | Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. The page advises eating it soon after openingSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 9, 2026) |
| Best-Before Date | 50 daysSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 9, 2026) |
| Raw Material Origin | Not confirmed |
| Place of Processing | Not confirmed |
| State / How to Eat (Whether Cooking Is Required) | We could not find any guidance on whether heating is required or how to eat it. According to the shop’s description, Utsuwa Chazuke is a monaka (crisp wafer shell) holding tsukudani developed for ochazuke (rice with tea poured over it)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 9, 2026) |
| Shipping | Shipping method and estimated dispatch time are not confirmed |
| Manufacturer | 佃食品株式会社 (Tsukuda Foods Co., Ltd.; 828 Obamachi-higashi, Kanazawa)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 9, 2026) |
| Shop | 金沢の味「佃の佃煮」楽天市場店 (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 field on the product page only says to check the image, and we could not confirm the ingredient names in text. This item is not confirmed. Please check the images on the product page and confirm with the seller before purchasing.
The allergen field in the product description lists wheat, shrimp, and walnuts as specified raw materials (mandatory allergen labeling in Japan), and soybeans, sesame, and mackerel as items equivalent to specified raw materials. It also notes that the ginpo (gunnel fish), akiami (paste shrimp), and river shrimp are caught with fishing methods in which crab can get mixed in (Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page, viewed October 9, 2026).
The product description states that all items are additive-free and that no food additives are used at all (the shop’s own claim). As noted above, we have not been able to confirm the breakdown of ingredients in text.
If you have food allergies, be sure to check the food information label on the product you receive.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 9, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| What to Check | For This Product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Quantity / servings | 12 pieces (6 varieties of tsukudani, 3 pieces of Kaga no Shiramine, 3 varieties of Utsuwa Chazuke). How many people it serves is not confirmed | Product description on the product page |
| 2. Storage and shelf life | Store at room temperature. The best-before period is listed as 50 days | Product description on the product page |
| 3. Ingredient and allergen labeling | For ingredients, the page only says to check the image, so they are not confirmed in text. Allergens listed: wheat, shrimp, walnuts, soybeans, sesame, and mackerel | Product description on the product page |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | Noshi (gift wrapping label) available; gift wrapping available. The shop says it has switched to a gift box. Message cards and the types of inscription on the noshi are not confirmed | Labels and product description on the product page |
| 5. Review trends | Rated 4.5/5 on Rakuten Ichiba (757 reviews). Of the 59 reviews we read in the default sort order (posted June 2009 to September 2026, the latest in September 2026), 44 said they used it as a gift or a visiting present. Some mentioned that it contains small amounts of many varieties, or mentioned the monaka and ochazuke, while 1- and 2-star reviews pointed out that the taste did not suit them, mostly in posts from 2013 to 2016. These trends may not reflect the current state of the product | Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (viewed October 9, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
This section covers what we could confirm from the labels and product description on the product page (viewed October 9, 2026). Details may change depending on the time of year.
- Noshi: The product page shows that noshi is available. The product description also says various types of noshi are supported. We could not confirm the types of inscription.
- Wrapping: The product page shows that gift wrapping is available. According to the shop’s description, the set used to be shipped in a simple cardboard box, but it has now been changed to packaging in a gift box that can also be used as a present. We could not confirm how it differs from a simple gift box.
- Message card: Could not be confirmed.
- Name printing: Could not be confirmed.
- Delivery date selection: Could not be confirmed.
- Shop’s tagline: It says that with noshi available, it also works as a gift for occasions such as Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, and return gifts (uchi-iwai).
In the reviews, 44 of the 59 we read in the default sort order said they used it as a gift or a visiting present. These trends may not reflect the current state of the product (see the reviews section below for details).
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the product reviews on Rakuten Ichiba by topic. Rating figures are as of the time we viewed them and will change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.5 / 5 | 757 | October 9, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5 stars 479 / 4 stars 199 / 3 stars 65 / 2 stars 7 / 1 star 7 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 9, 2026)
What we read: the first 59 reviews in the default sort order (posted June 2009 to September 2026, the latest in September 2026; 18 of them posted in October 2024 or later), all 7 reviews filtered to 1 star (December 2009 to August 2022), and all 7 reviews filtered to 2 stars (January 2015 to January 2018), 73 in total. The posts range from old to new. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the current state of the product.
What Reviewers Praise
Use as a gift or visiting present
Of the 59 reviews in the default sort order, 44 said they used it as a gift or a visiting present (15 of them posted in October 2024 or later). The occasions varied, including Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Respect for the Aged Day, ochugen (mid-year gift), oseibo (year-end gift), New Year’s greeting gifts (onenga), return gifts for celebrations, and get-well visits.
Small amounts of many varieties / gifts for people living alone or older people
20 reviews (4 of them in the last 2 years) mentioned that it contains a little of many different varieties. 7 reviews (2 of them in the last 2 years) also said it suits gifts for people living alone or older people.
Monaka and ochazuke
14 reviews (3 of them in the last 2 years) mentioned Kaga no Shiramine (a monaka with simmered walnuts) or Utsuwa Chazuke (a monaka holding tsukudani for ochazuke), for example praising the taste or saying they enjoyed it as something unusual.
Individual packaging / small portions
5 reviews (3 of them in the last 2 years) mentioned that the individual packaging and small portions make it easy to eat.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (viewed October 9, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Taste preferences
Of the 14 1- and 2-star reviews, 4 said in effect that the taste did not suit them, that they did not care for the ochazuke, that the light seasoning felt unsatisfying, or that they did not like how the ochazuke monaka softened in hot water. All 4 were posted from 2013 to 2016, with none in the last 2 years. Of the 59 reviews in the default sort order, 5 mentioned that the seasoning is on the sweet side (2 with 4 stars and 3 with 5 stars, all posted before October 2024).
Quantity / size of the outer box
Of the 14 1- and 2-star reviews, 2 wrote that the contents felt small compared with the appearance and the size of the outer box (posted in 2014 and 2016; none in the last 2 years).
How to check: the contents of the set are summarized under “Amount” in this article’s “Basic Information” section.
In addition, 6 of the 14 1- and 2-star reviews were about packing or shipping, such as a torn box or noshi on arrival or a mistake in the orderer’s name (all posted from 2015 to 2018). Because these concern the shop’s handling, we did not count them as points about the product.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (viewed October 9, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- People who want to try an assortment of tsukudani and monaka in small amounts (12 pieces)
- People planning to give it with a noshi attached (noshi available)
- People who want to give it in a gift box (per the shop’s description)
Who Should Be Careful
- People with food allergies (wheat, shrimp, walnuts, soybeans, sesame, and mackerel are listed; ingredients need to be checked in the image)
- People who want to confirm the ingredients in text before buying
- People who want to know in advance about message cards and the types of noshi inscription
- People concerned that tastes may differ (5 of the 59 reviews we read mentioned that the seasoning is on the sweet side; this may not reflect the current state of the product)
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 9, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Summary
- 12 pieces (6 varieties of tsukudani, 3 pieces of Kaga no Shiramine, 3 varieties of Utsuwa Chazuke), with a best-before period of 50 days and storage at room temperature. The total amount of the set and how many people it serves are not confirmed
- For ingredients, the page only says to check the image, so they are not confirmed in text. Allergens listed are wheat, shrimp, walnuts, soybeans, sesame, and mackerel
- Noshi and gift wrapping are available, and the shop says it comes in a gift box. Message cards and the types of noshi inscription are not confirmed
Related Pages
This article organizes information published on various retail and review sites. Product details such as quantity, storage method, and ingredients are subject to change. Please check the seller’s listing for the latest information.
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 9, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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