Description
A Distinguished Taste of Hakata, Presented for Gifting.
Hakata Fukuichi Whole Karashi Mentaiko in Paper Gift Tub
Share one of Hakata’s most celebrated delicacies in a presentation created for meaningful occasions.
Carefully selected whole pollock roe is matured in Hakata Fukuichi’s signature bonito dashi seasoning, then beautifully arranged in an elegant paper gift tub. From its refined presentation to its delicately defined grains, every detail makes this karashi mentaiko a thoughtful gift for family, friends, valued clients or a gracious host.
🎁 A Gift That Makes an Impression
01 — Elegantly Presented in a Paper Gift Tub
The defining feature of this product is its distinctive paper tub presentation.
Opening the tub reveals beautifully arranged whole roe, creating a sense of occasion before the first bite. Its refined appearance makes it especially suitable for gifting, celebrations and entertaining at home.
The paper tub also reflects a distinctly Japanese approach to presentation, where the care given to the packaging is considered part of the gift itself.
02 — Whole Roe Selected for Beauty and Texture
Hakata Fukuichi carefully selects mature pollock roe with fine, well-defined grains and delicate outer membranes.
The roe is kept whole to preserve its elegant appearance. Once sliced, the individual grains are clearly visible, offering both a beautiful presentation and a satisfying texture.
03 — Crafted with Time and Precision
Each roe sac is immersed for at least 72 hours in Hakata Fukuichi’s signature spicy seasoning, enriched with bonito dashi.
It is then slowly matured at temperatures close to freezing, allowing the seasoning to penetrate evenly while preserving the roe’s distinctive grainy texture. Experienced craftsmen make fine adjustments according to the condition of the roe, temperature and humidity before carefully finishing each piece by hand.
🌶️ Mellow Heat and Layered Umami
Hakata Fukuichi’s signature style is known for its rounded savoury flavour and gentle chilli warmth.
The bonito dashi seasoning adds depth without overpowering the roe, while slow maturation brings out a balanced combination of umami, saltiness and mellow heat.
It is refined enough for a formal gift, yet approachable enough for everyone to enjoy around the table.
🏅 An Award-Winning Gift from Hakata
Hakata Fukuichi’s karashi mentaiko has earned longstanding recognition for its quality:
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Monde Selection Grand Gold Award for 15 consecutive years, from 2006 to 2020
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Monde Selection Grand Gold Award in 2022
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Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award in 2007
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Two stars at the 2017 iTQi Superior Taste Award
These honours make it a reassuring choice when selecting a premium Japanese food gift for someone important.
✨ Ideal for Meaningful Occasions
This paper tub of whole karashi mentaiko is especially suited for:
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Festive celebrations and family gatherings
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Housewarming and host gifts
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Corporate and client gifting
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Thank-you and appreciation gifts
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Sharing at an elegant dinner
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Introducing someone to the flavours of Hakata
🍚 How to Enjoy
This mentaiko is not heat-treated and is ready to eat after thawing.
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Serve in slices with freshly steamed rice
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Use as a premium filling for onigiri
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Add to ochazuke for a comforting meal
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Mix into butter or cream for mentaiko pasta
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Enjoy in small portions with sake, beer, shochu or white wine
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Lightly sear the surface for fragrant aburi mentaiko
For entertaining, arrange sliced mentaiko on a serving plate and allow guests to enjoy its colour, texture and mellow heat together.
❄️ Thawing & Storage
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:
270g
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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