Description
Your First Taste of Award-Winning Hakata Mentaiko.
Hakata Fukuichi Medium-Cut Karashi Mentaiko 100g
Discover the celebrated taste of Hakata in a convenient size made for the everyday table.
Carefully selected pollock roe with beautifully defined grains is seasoned and matured using the same meticulous process as Hakata Fukuichi’s whole-roe mentaiko. Cut into easy-to-serve medium-sized pieces, this 100g pack is ideal for anyone trying karashi mentaiko for the first time or wishing to experience Hakata Fukuichi’s award-winning flavour before choosing a larger pack.
✨ What Makes Hakata Fukuichi Mentaiko Special?
01 — A Signature Seasoning Created by a Japanese Cuisine Craftsman
The defining character of this mentaiko comes from Hakata Fukuichi’s carefully developed seasoning liquid.
Created by a craftsman experienced in Japanese cuisine, the recipe begins with thoughtfully selected ingredients and incorporates the savoury depth of bonito dashi. It is designed to complement the natural flavour of the roe while creating a refined balance of umami, saltiness and chilli heat.
02 — Adjusted to the Conditions of Each Day
The seasoning process does not rely on measurements alone.
Experienced craftsmen adjust the amount of seasoning and salt according to the condition of the roe, as well as the temperature and humidity on the day of production. This close attention allows every batch to achieve Hakata Fukuichi’s signature mellow and well-balanced flavour.
03 — Slowly Matured at Low Temperature
After seasoning, the roe is slowly matured at temperatures close to freezing.
This patient process allows the flavour to penetrate evenly while preserving the roe’s distinctive grainy texture. The result is mentaiko with deep savoury character and a gentle heat that develops pleasantly on the palate.
🍚 The Quality of Whole Roe in a Convenient Cut
Medium-cut mentaiko consists of roe that becomes separated or cut during preparation. While the shape differs from whole roe, it retains the same seasoning, quality and characteristic flavour.
The pieces are already conveniently sized, making them easy to serve with rice or use in cooking—without needing to cut a whole roe sac yourself.
🌶️ An Ideal First Pack of Karashi Mentaiko
Wondering what mentaiko tastes like? This 100g pack is an approachable way to discover one of Fukuoka’s best-known specialities.
It offers just the right amount for a few meals, allowing you to try karashi mentaiko in several different ways—from a simple bowl of rice to pasta and ochazuke.
It is also a convenient choice for smaller households, occasional enjoyment or anyone who would like to experience Hakata Fukuichi’s award-winning taste before moving on to a larger pack.
🍽️ Easy to Enjoy in Everyday Meals
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With steamed rice
Place a piece over warm rice for a simple meal filled with savoury umami. -
Onigiri
Use as a flavourful filling for Japanese rice balls. -
Ochazuke
Add to rice before pouring over tea or dashi for a comforting meal. -
Mentaiko pasta
Remove the membrane and mix the roe with butter, cream or olive oil. -
With drinks
Serve in small portions alongside sake, beer, shochu or white wine. -
Aburi mentaiko
Lightly sear the surface while leaving the centre tender for a fragrant roasted aroma and contrasting textures.
🎁 A Small Taste of Hakata to Share
Its convenient size also makes it a thoughtful souvenir or small Japanese food gift.
The 100g pack offers an approachable introduction to authentic Hakata mentaiko while preserving the craftsmanship and award-winning flavour associated with Hakata Fukuichi.
🏅 Award-Winning Karashi Mentaiko
Hakata Fukuichi’s karashi mentaiko received the Monde Selection Grand Gold Award for 15 consecutive years from 2006 to 2020, followed by another Grand Gold Award in 2022.
It also received the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award in 2007, reflecting the maker’s longstanding commitment to quality.
❄️ Thawing & Storage
This mentaiko is not heat-treated and is ready to eat after thawing.
Thaw slowly in the refrigerator before serving. Keep frozen at −18°C or below. After thawing, refrigerate at 10°C or below and consume as soon as possible, within 7 days.
Do not refreeze after thawing.
Processed in:
Fukuoka
Spec:
100g
Ingredients:
walleye pollock roe, fermented seasoning (glucose, sweet potato starch, fermented seasoning (rice, rice koji malt, salt), salted mirin (rice, alcohol, rice koji malt, glucose, salt), alcohol, salt, brewing alcohol, rice, salt, rice koji malt, sake lees shochu (sake lees, rice koji malt), protein hydrolysate, sugar), salt, red chili pepper, flavor seasoning (salt, glucose, dried bonito powder, dried soda bonito powder, yeast extract, protein hydrolysate, INS621, 635, 364(ii)), INS621, 635, 640, 364(ii), food preparation (seafood extract seasoning (protein autolysate, salt, dextrin, yeast extract, salt, kelp extract), dextrin, mushroom extract powder (dextrin, mushroom extract, protein hydrolysate, salt), salt, powdered soy sauce (soy sauce (soy, wheat), salt, dextrin, salt)), INS350(ii), 639, 635, 420(i), 301, transglutaminase (INS327, enzyme, dextrin), INS124, 110, 127, curing agent (INS250)
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