Frozen “Jagabuta” is a product in which a pork filling is wrapped in a wrapper made from potatoes, and it is presented as something to put into a hot pot (nabe). However, the product page does not appear to state a guideline for the number of servings or cooking instructions such as boiling time, which makes it hard to judge before buying. This article organizes the publicly available product information and review-site descriptions for Tsukudazen (佃善) Jagabuta Commercial 1kg, sold by Gift & Gourmet Hokkaido (ギフト&グルメ北海道) on Rakuten Ichiba, into five points: quantity, storage method, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Quantity (about 36 pieces, 4 soup packs) and the flavors and bag counts you can choose
- Storage method and best-before date
- Ingredients and allergen labeling (differences by flavor)
- 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 | The product name shown on the Rakuten Ichiba product page is “Jagabuta Hot Pot Ingredients Set (middle omitted) wakeari (imperfect/irregular) Tsukudazen Jagabuta Commercial-Use 1 bag 1.0kg (about 36 pieces + 4 soup packs) (end omitted)”. This article refers to it as “Tsukudazen Jagabuta Commercial 1kg”. |
|---|---|
| Name | Not confirmed (no name field was found on the product page) |
| Amount | 1 bag of 1kg (about 36 pieces), with 4 attached soup packs. It does not come in a gift box; it is a commercial-use bagSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 10, 2026) |
| What Changes by Selection | Flavor: じゃが豚 (Jagabuta) / じゃが豚チーズカレー (Jagabuta Cheese Curry) Number of bags: 1 / 2 / 3 (6 combinations of flavor and bag count)Source: product page selection field |
| About the Contents | The product description states that it is a product with minced pork and vegetables wrapped in a wrapper made from potatoes. The ingredients of the filling are transcribed in the next section, “Ingredients and Allergen Labeling”Source: product page description |
| Storage Method | Keep frozen, store at −18°C or belowSource: product page description |
| Best-Before Date | 1 year frozen from the date of manufacture. The page states that products are delivered with at least 2/3 of the best-before period remaining at the time of arrivalSource: product page description |
| Raw Material Origin | The ingredient list states “pork (domestic)”. An image in the product description states that potatoes from Hokkaido are used. The origin of the other ingredients is not listed, so it is not confirmedSource: product page ingredient list and description image |
| Place of Processing | Not confirmed |
| State / How to Eat (Whether Cooking Is Required) | Whether cooking is required and cooking methods such as boiling time are not found in the product description, so they are not confirmed. The shop’s catchphrase presents it as a product to put into a hot pot (nabe). Please check the cooking method with the seller before purchasingSource: product page description and catchphrase |
| Thawing Method | Not confirmed (no description was found on the product page) |
| About the “Wakeari” Label | The product name carries “訳あり” (wakeari), but the seller states that the product itself has no issue and is a regular product, and that it is labeled wakeari because it comes in a commercial-use bag rather than the regular boxed packagingSource: product page description |
| Noshi and Gifts | The page states that noshi (a Japanese gift-wrapping label) is “not supported” and that the packaging is a bag without a gift box (bare). No indication of gift wrapping or message card support was found on the Rakuten Ichiba product pageSource: product page description |
| Shipping | Frozen deliverySource: product page description |
| Manufacturer | 株式会社 佃善 (Tsukudazen Co., Ltd.; 4-2-1-38 Nishimiyanosawa, Teine-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido)Source: product page description |
| Shop | ギフト&グルメ北海道 (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 and allergen labeling differ depending on the flavor you choose (じゃが豚 / じゃが豚チーズカレー). We transcribed what is stated on the product page into the table below as it appears.
| Item | Ingredients | Allergen Labeling |
|---|---|---|
| Jagabuta: filling | Pork (domestic), cabbage, starch, wheat flour, onion, breadcrumbs, sesame, garlic chives, soy sauce, ginger, salt, potato flakes, sesame oil, apple, black pepper, five-spice powder / seasoning (amino acids, etc.), modified starch | Some ingredients contain pork, wheat, soybeans, apple, and sesame |
| Jagabuta: attached soup | Salt (made in Japan), pork fat, rapeseed oil, bonito extract, sugar, hydrolyzed protein, flavored oil, glucose, brewed vinegar, beef-flavored seasoning, yeast extract / seasoning (amino acids, etc.), caramel color | Some ingredients contain beef, soybeans, chicken, pork, and apple |
| Jagabuta Cheese Curry: filling | Pork (domestic), starch, wheat flour, onion, processed cheese, curry roux (wheat flour, beef tallow, sugar, salt, curry powder, lactose, glucose, vinegar, peanut butter, beef extract powder, chutney, seasoning, grated garlic, skim milk powder, tomato powder, onion powder, nutmeg, fennel, food whose main ingredient is milk, etc., ginger, corn flour), potato, carrot, turmeric / modified starch, cellulose, seasoning (amino acids, etc.), thickener (guar gum), caramel color, emulsifier, acidulant, antioxidant (tocopherol) | Some ingredients contain wheat, milk, peanuts, beef, pork, chicken, soybeans, gelatin, and apple |
| Jagabuta Cheese Curry: attached soup | Sugar (made in Japan), salt, soy sauce, pork fat, bonito extract, chicken extract, curry powder, pork extract, garlic paste, pepper, garlic powder, cumin / seasoning (amino acids, etc.), thickener (modified starch, tamarind), caramel color, smoke flavor | Some ingredients contain wheat, soybeans, chicken, and pork |
The product page states that the factory that makes this product also makes products containing crab, egg, shrimp, milk, and peanuts. If you have an allergy, be sure to check the collective food labeling on the product when it arrives.
Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page description (viewed October 10, 2026) / Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| What to Check | For This Product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amount and Number of Servings | 1 bag of 1kg (about 36 pieces + 4 soup packs). Choose from 2 flavors × 1 to 3 bags. A guideline for the number of servings is not confirmed | Product page description and selection field. No statement of servings was found |
| 2. Storage Method and Shelf Life | Keep frozen, −18°C or below. Best-before date is 1 year frozen from the date of manufacture | Product page description |
| 3. Ingredients and Allergen Labeling | Differs by flavor. For Jagabuta, pork, wheat, soybeans, sesame, apple, beef, and chicken are listed; for Cheese Curry, wheat, milk, peanuts, beef, pork, chicken, soybeans, gelatin, apple, and others are listed | Product page description (see the table in “Ingredients and Allergen Labeling” above) |
| 4. Suitable as a Gift | Noshi is not supported. Commercial-use bag without a gift box | Product page description |
| 5. Review Trends | Rakuten Ichiba’s rating is 4.63 out of 5 (403 reviews). What we read was 59 reviews in the default order plus 25 reviews rated ★1 to ★3, 84 in total (posted June 2012 to October 2025; the latest is from October 30, 2025), so it may not reflect the product’s current state. Many comments praise the chewy texture of the wrapper and the convenience of putting it into a hot pot, while some say the filling is close to the inside of a gyoza and some mention the price (this is not our own taste evaluation; we read and summarized what is published in the reviews) | Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 10, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
As far as we could confirm from the product page, the gift-related options are as follows.
- Noshi: stated as not supported (the type of inscription does not apply because noshi is not available)Source: product page description
- Packaging: stated as not in a gift box, but in a bare bagSource: product page description
- Message cards, gift wrapping, and name printing: we could not confirm any statement about support on the product page
If you are considering it as a gift, it is less likely to cause misunderstandings not to assume noshi or a box. Because it arrives by frozen delivery, please also check the recipient’s available delivery date and time and their freezer space before purchasing.
Among the reviews we read, 6 of the 84 were posts from people who used it as a gift or tried to send it as one (posted 2013 to 2020). One post from 2013 says that when they tried to send it as an oseibo (year-end gift), they were told that noshi is not supported. Because it is an old post, it does not show the current handling (Source: Rakuten customer reviews, viewed October 10, 2026).
What Public Reviews Say
Below is a summary of the product reviews on Rakuten Ichiba, organized by point of view. The rating figures are as of the time we viewed them and change afterward. These are not evaluations from our own tasting.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.63 / 5 | 403 | October 10, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5 287 / ★4 91 / ★3 19 / ★2 5 / ★1 1 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba; viewed October 10, 2026)
What we read: 59 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted June 2012 to October 2025; latest October 30, 2025), plus 1 ★1 review, 5 ★2 reviews, and 19 ★3 reviews, 84 in total. Most posts are from 2012 to 2014, and 4 of the 59 default-order reviews were posted in the last two years (October 2024 onward). These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
Texture of the wrapper
About 15 of the 59 default-order reviews described the wrapper as chewy, like mochi or shiratama dumplings (2 of them posted in the last two years).
Easy to put into a hot pot or soup
About 14 of the 59 default-order reviews said it is convenient because you can simply put it into a hot pot or soup while still frozen (1 of them posted in the last two years).
Attached soup and flavor
About 12 of the 59 default-order reviews said the attached soup or the flavor was good, or that they have known it for a long time and buy it repeatedly (2 of them posted in the last two years).
Keeping it on hand in the freezer
About 8 of the 59 default-order reviews said it is convenient because it can be kept in the freezer. None were posted in the last two years.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 10, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Taste and amount of the filling
About 8 of the 25 ★1 to ★3 reviews said that the filling tasted the same as the inside of a gyoza, or that there is little filling, the wrapper is the main part, and the potato character is weak. None were posted in the last two years.
How to check: the ingredients of the filling are summarized in the “Ingredients and Allergen Labeling” table in this article.
Price
About 5 of the 59 default-order reviews and 19 ★3 reviews mentioned the price (1 of them was posted in the last two years, in January 2025). Prices are not listed in this article.
Simmering time and condition of the wrapper
About 5 of the 19 ★3 reviews and 59 default-order reviews said that the wrapper melts and becomes soft if simmered too long or left for a while, or that it was too elastic. None were posted in the last two years. Because the cooking method could not be confirmed on the product page, please check with the seller before purchasing.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 10, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Looking for a frozen product like boiled gyoza dumplings to put into a hot pot or soup
- Want to choose from 2 flavors (Jagabuta / Jagabuta Cheese Curry)
- Want to store a commercial-use quantity of about 36 pieces per bag in the freezer and use it over time
- Have freezer space for 1kg or more
Who Should Be Careful
- Have an allergy to wheat, soybeans, pork, apple, sesame, etc. (milk, peanuts, and others are also listed depending on the flavor)
- Want to use it as a gift with noshi or in a box (noshi is not supported; no gift box)
- Want to confirm cooking methods such as boiling time in advance (not confirmed on the product page)
- Have strong expectations for the taste of the filling or the potato flavor (some reviews say the filling is close to the inside of a gyoza)
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 10, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Summary
- 1 bag of 1kg (about 36 pieces + 4 soup packs); you can choose from 2 flavors (Jagabuta / Jagabuta Cheese Curry) × 1 to 3 bags. The product page does not state a guideline for the number of servings
- Store at −18°C or below; the best-before date is 1 year frozen from the date of manufacture. Cooking methods such as boiling time could not be confirmed on the product page, so check with the seller before purchasing
- Allergen labeling differs by flavor. Noshi is not supported and it comes in a bag without a gift box, so it is not well suited as a gift
Related Pages
This article organizes information published on various retail sites 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 10, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “ギフト&グルメ北海道” product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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