{"product_id":"organic-aduki-beans-500g","title":"Organic Aduki Beans 500g","description":"\u003cp\u003eAduki beans (also spelled adzuki or azuki) are small, deep red beans with a distinctively sweet, earthy flavour — the most widely consumed bean in East Asian cuisine. Japan's red bean paste (anko) — filling wagashi sweets, dorayaki, and mochi — is made from aduki beans. In savoury cooking, they are less overpowering than kidney beans with a more delicate, earthy-sweet flavour. These certified organic aduki beans from \u003cstrong\u003eJust Natural Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e are a versatile East-meets-West pulse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh in \u003cstrong\u003eplant protein\u003c\/strong\u003e (20g\/100g), \u003cstrong\u003efolate\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emanganese\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eiron\u003c\/strong\u003e, and dietary fibre. Rich in saponins and polyphenol antioxidants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic\u003c\/strong\u003e by the Soil Association. Plastic-free. Available in 500g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak overnight (or skip soaking — they cook without soaking in 45–60 minutes). Use in sweet red bean paste (anko), Japanese red rice (sekihan), and savoury rice dishes, soups, and salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecipe idea — Sweet Red Bean Paste (Anko):\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook 200g aduki beans until very soft (50–60 minutes). Drain, reserving liquid. Mash thoroughly with a potato masher or food processor. Return to pan with 100g sugar and a pinch of salt. Stir over medium heat for 10–15 minutes until thick and paste-like. Cool. Use as a filling for pancakes, pastries, mochi, or spread on toast. The classic Japanese sweet that's surprisingly easy to make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutritional Values per 100g (dry)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1364 kJ \/ 326 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOf Which Saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOf Which Sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic Aduki Beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are aduki beans used in Japanese sweets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAduki beans have a natural mild sweetness and very thin skin — they mash smoothly and their flavour complements sugar without bitterness. Red bean paste (anko) is one of Japan's oldest traditional sweet ingredients, used in wagashi confectionery for over 1,200 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo aduki beans need soaking?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey can be cooked without soaking (45–60 minutes) or soaked 4–8 hours and cooked in 30–40 minutes. Easier than most beans due to their smaller size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Just Natural Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49220045996284,"sku":"JNO2857","price":3.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/4683\/9207\/files\/JN30_large_5d050db9-f2d9-4db7-abbd-561762c72625.jpg?v=1782208175","url":"https:\/\/econaturalproducts.co.uk\/products\/organic-aduki-beans-500g","provider":"Eco Natural Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}