Adzuki Bean,these small red beans (also known as adukt beans) are of oriental origin, and are particularly associated with Japan (azuki is Japanese for ‘red bean’). In the West over the past couple of decades they have firmly established themselves among vegetarians’ pulsy alternatives to meat, but in the East they often form the basis of sweets, either coated with sugar, dragee-like, or made into a sweet paste.
What Is Contained In Adzuki Beans (per 100g)
- Calorie 329
- Lipids 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat 0,2 g
- Polyunsaturated fatty acids 0.1 g
- Monounsaturated fatty acids 0 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 5 mg
- Potassium 1 254 mg
- Carbohydrates 63 g
- Dietary fiber 13 g
- Protein 20 g
- Retinol 17 IU
- Vitamin C 0 mg
- Calcium 66 mg
- Iron 5 mg
- Vitamin D 0 IU
- Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
- Vitamin B12 0 µg
- Magnesium 127 mg
Adzuki benefits:
- Cleansing the body, removing toxins and excess fluid;
- Improving blood circulation, beneficial effects on the heart and intestines;
- Stabilization of blood sugar;
- Weight loss;
- Treatment of diarrhea, kidney and bladder diseases;
- With regular use of adzuki (at least two or three weeks) dark circles under the eyes disappear.
Beneficial features
Since adzuki beans contain a lot of magnesium and zinc, it is recommended to use it to normalize the functioning of the heart . Vitamin B12 is involved in the maturation of red blood cells. The particular benefit of adzuki beans is to contain a huge amount of folic acid, which is opposed to the action of cancer cells.In addition, beans helps to improve blood circulation and the digestive tract. Perhaps this is due to the content of coarse fibers, which help prevent the occurrence of constipation, and also they normalize the level of cholesterol in the blood.
Use in cooking
Adzuki beans are very popular in oriental cuisine. Beans are used for bean paste, first courses, and also from it is prepared a filling for desserts and baking. For example, cream of adzuki bean cream is very popular. In addition, the grain can be used for cooking stews, side dishes and vegetable dishes.From the germinated grains of this bean they prepare refreshing drinks, salads and snacks. It is also worth noting that the grains can be eaten raw.
In traditional medicine in China, adzuki beans are used to treat the genitourinary system. In addition, there are various tools that are used to cleanse the skin. Juice, which can be obtained from the grains, is used to treat and prevent diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
