The “large size” in the product name is a grade label given by Zakoba no Asaichi Online Shop, and it does not indicate ranking or a difference in quality. Salted herring roe (kazunoko) sold as “wakeari” (imperfect/irregular, sold at a discount) — usually because of uneven shape — gives buyers little to go on, so it is easy to purchase without knowing “how many servings 1kg makes,” “whether desalting is needed,” or “how long the roe keeps.” This article organizes the information published on the product page for Zakoba no Asaichi Online Shop’s wakeari salted herring roe (Russia-origin), 1kg, into five points: amount, storage method, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and trends in public reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Amount and how many servings
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Suitability 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 | Wakeari Large Salted Herring Roe (Kazunoko) 1kg, RussiaSource: product page of “Zakoba no Asaichi Online Shop” on Rakuten Ichiba (accessed September 25, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Name | Wakeari Salted Herring Roe, Russia, 1kgSource: same as above |
| Amount | 1kg. Guidance on how many servings this makes is not confirmed (not stated on the product page)Source: same as above |
| Storage Method | The page states it can be kept refrigerated for 60 days after arrivalSource: product description on the product page (accessed September 25, 2026) |
| Best-Before Date | A specific date is not confirmed (the “60 days refrigerated after arrival” storage guidance is stated)Source: product page (accessed September 25, 2026) |
| Origin of Raw Material | Russia (Sea of Okhotsk)Source: product page (accessed September 25, 2026) |
| Processing Location | The page lists the salting process as China, and sorting, packing, and shipping as Osaka (Osaka Municipal Central Wholesale Market), noted separately by processSource: product page (accessed September 25, 2026) |
| Condition / How to Eat (Whether Cooking Is Needed) | The seller’s description instructs desalting before eating (this may include roe with the thin membrane already removed). No guidance on whether cooking is needed appears in the product description, so this is not confirmedSource: product description on the product page (accessed September 25, 2026) |
| Shipping | The page states that orders arriving December–March (months 12–3) ship at ambient temperature, and orders arriving April–November (months 4–11) ship refrigerated (the shipping method changes depending on the delivery period)Source: product page (accessed September 25, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | 株式会社三恒 (Santsune Co., Ltd.) (1-1-86 Noda, Fukushima-ku, Osaka, inside the Osaka Municipal Central Wholesale Market)Source: label on the product page (accessed September 25, 2026) |
| Shop | Zakoba no Asaichi Online Shop (Rakuten Ichiba) |
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
Reason for the “Wakeari” Label
The product page explains that the roe has an imperfect shape, indicating uneven shape (appearance) as the reason. It also notes that the reason for the “wakeari” label can change by season, and a fixed reason category (such as broken pieces, unevenness, or off-spec) is not stated, so this is not confirmedSource: product description on the product page (accessed September 25, 2026).
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The ingredient statement we could confirm on the product page is “herring roe (from Russia), salt”Source: product page (accessed September 25, 2026). However, within what we could check, we did not find an allergen labeling section listing specified allergens on the product page. This item is not confirmed.
If you have a fish-roe allergy, or want to check additives used in processing, ask the shop before buying or check the label on the product when it arrives. Always check the product page and the package labeling before purchase.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed September 25, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| What to Check | For This Product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amount and servings | 1kg. Guidance on how many servings is not confirmed | Product description on the product page (accessed September 25, 2026) |
| 2. Storage and shelf life | The page states 60 days refrigerated after arrival. A specific best-before date is not confirmed | Product description on the product page |
| 3. Ingredients and allergen labeling | Ingredients listed as herring roe (from Russia) and salt. An allergen labeling section is not confirmed | Product page (accessed September 25, 2026) |
| 4. Suitability as a gift | No mention of noshi, a gift box, or a message card was found, so this is not confirmed | No mention of gift-related options found on the product page |
| 5. Trends in public reviews | The Rakuten review rating is 4.84 / 5 (513 reviews, as of September 25, 2026). Individual review content (common praise or complaints) is not confirmed, as we did not read the individual reviews this time. This count and rating are a summary, not Ochinity’s own evaluation | Rakuten Ichiba product page (retrieved September 25, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
We could not confirm support for noshi, a gift box, gift wrapping, or a message card on the product page. If you are considering this as a gift, checking the following three points with the shop before buying can help avoid mismatched expectations.
- Whether noshi or gift wrapping is supported (not stated on the product page)
- Whether you can specify a delivery date and time the recipient can receive it, since the shipping method (ambient or refrigerated) changes with the delivery period
- Whether the recipient knows this product requires the extra step of desalting
What Public Reviews Say
Below is a summary of the review count published on the Rakuten Ichiba product page. These figures are current as of retrieval and will change over time. We have not read the individual review content (common praise or complaints) this time, so this article covers only the count and average rating.
| Site | Rating | Count | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten Customer Reviews (product page) | 4.84 / 5 | 513 | September 25, 2026 |
Trends in individual review text are not confirmed. We did not read the reviews this time, so there is no record of how many were read or in what sort order.
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Those who want a large amount of herring roe and don’t mind the extra step of desalting
- Those who are fine choosing a “wakeari” product with uneven shape in exchange for a larger amount
- Those preparing early for New Year and osechi (Japanese New Year dishes)
Who Should Be Careful
- Those with a fish-roe allergy (the allergen labeling section is not confirmed, so ask the shop)
- Those who want to confirm the specific best-before date before deciding where to have it delivered
- Those who want to use this as a gift and expect noshi or gift wrapping
- Those who want to know the shipping method (ambient or refrigerated) for their delivery period in advance
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates change. The information in this article was retrieved on September 25, 2026. Please always check the listing at the link before purchase.
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Summary
- This is a 1kg wakeari salted herring roe, with uneven shape given as the stated reason. It is meant to be desalted before eating (whether cooking is needed is not confirmed)
- Storage is described as 60 days refrigerated after arrival, but the specific best-before date and the number of servings could not be confirmed on the product page
- The ingredients are herring roe (from Russia) and salt. An allergen labeling section could not be confirmed on the product page, so if you have a fish-roe allergy, check with the shop before buying
Related Pages
This article organizes information published on the seller’s website. Product information such as amount, storage method, and ingredients may change. Please check the seller’s listing for the latest information.
The review count and rating are a summary of a third-party review page with its source stated, and are not Ochinity’s own evaluation. Our approach to writing articles is described in our Editorial Policy.
Information retrieved: September 25, 2026 / Sources: product page of “Zakoba no Asaichi Online Shop” on Rakuten Ichiba, Rakuten Customer Reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency “About Allergen Labeling”
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