Karashi Mentaiko Spicy Pollock Roe Small Cut 500g

Bold Hakata Mentaiko, Generously Packed and Ready to Use.

Hakata Fukuichi Ajikko Small-Cut Karashi Mentaiko 500g

Keep the authentic taste of Hakata close at hand with this generous pack of flavourful karashi mentaiko.

Carefully selected pollock roe is immersed in Hakata Fukuichi’s specially prepared bonito dashi seasoning, then slowly matured at low temperature. Finished in convenient bite-sized pieces and seasoned slightly spicier than the maker’s other mentaiko, this 500g pack delivers rich umami and an appetising chilli kick in a practical, ready-to-use format.

✨ What Makes Ajikko Small-Cut Mentaiko Special?

01 — A Bolder, Slightly Spicier Taste

Ajikko is deliberately finished with a little more heat than Hakata Fukuichi’s other karashi mentaiko.

The stronger chilli character complements the deep savoury flavour of the roe, creating a bold and especially appetising taste that pairs beautifully with rice, noodles and drinks.

02 — A Signature Seasoning Created by a Japanese Cuisine Craftsman

The distinctive flavour begins with a seasoning liquid developed by a craftsman experienced in Japanese cuisine.

Made with carefully selected ingredients and the savoury depth of bonito dashi, it is designed to enhance the natural umami of the pollock roe while balancing saltiness and chilli heat.

03 — Adjusted to Each Day’s Conditions

Experienced craftsmen assess the condition of every batch and finely adjust the amount of seasoning and salt according to the temperature and humidity on the day of production.

This hands-on approach helps maintain Hakata Fukuichi’s characteristic depth and balance even as the condition of the natural ingredients changes.

04 — 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 and brings out the roe’s natural umami while preserving its distinctive grainy texture.

🍚 The Same Authentic Flavour in Convenient Small Cuts

Ajikko is made with mentaiko that becomes separated into smaller pieces during production.

The shape may differ from whole roe, but the pieces retain the same carefully developed seasoning and authentic Hakata mentaiko flavour. Since they are already bite-sized, they can be served directly from the pack or added to recipes without the need for cutting.

📦 A Generous 500g Pack for Everyday Use

The generous pack size is ideal for families, frequent mentaiko lovers and anyone who enjoys using mentaiko across a variety of dishes.

Its convenient cut format also makes it practical for:

• Preparing several family meals

• Making multiple servings of mentaiko pasta

• Filling onigiri or topping rice bowls

• Entertaining and sharing with guests

• Restaurant and foodservice preparation

• Adding consistent portions to prepared dishes

🍽️ Easy to Use in Many Dishes

• With steamed rice
  Serve a piece over warm rice for a simple meal with bold savoury flavour.

• Onigiri
  Use as a ready-to-portion filling for Japanese rice balls.

• Ochazuke
  Add to rice before pouring over tea or dashi for a warming, flavourful dish.

• Mentaiko pasta
  Mix with butter, cream or olive oil for a rich Japanese-style pasta sauce.

• Potato dishes
  Blend into mashed potato or potato salad for a savoury chilli accent.

• With drinks
  Serve in small portions alongside sake, beer or shochu.

• Aburi mentaiko
  Lightly sear the surface while keeping the centre tender for a fragrant roasted finish.

👐 Made In-House in Shingu, Fukuoka

Hakata Fukuichi manages every stage of production in-house, from selecting the roe to seasoning, maturation and final preparation.

Years of experience and close attention from skilled craftsmen give this small-cut mentaiko its satisfying balance of deep umami, grainy texture and lively heat.

🏅 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:
500g

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)