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Bean paste

Bean paste is a soft, cohesive preparation of unspecified beans, used as a spread, filling, dip or cooking ingredient, with smooth or coarse textures.

Bean paste — illustrative ingredient image

About Bean paste

Bean paste is a thick preparation made from beans, but the name does not specify the bean type, whether it is seasoned, or how it is processed. It may be used as a spread, filling, dip, or cooking ingredient, depending on the product and cuisine. The label does not establish a particular recipe or the inclusion of salt, oil, sweeteners, or other ingredients.

It is commonly soft and cohesive, ranging from smooth to coarse, with colour and flavour varying by the beans and formulation. Some versions may be fermented, but fermentation cannot be inferred from this generic name. Nutrition comparisons should match the bean type, processing, and any added ingredients, including whether the product is plain, seasoned, or fermented.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

bean paste

English

Bean paste, sweetened

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Bean paste nutrition & diet

Bean paste nutritional value

Product example: SOY BEAN PASTE (MARUMAN)

Per 100 g of this specific product as recorded by USDA, per 100 g.

Calories
194kcal
Protein
11.1g
Carbs
27.8g
Fat
5.6g

A product-specific label example, not a generic average. Formulations can change; use the nutrition label on the product being eaten.

Bean type, texture, processing, fermentation, and added ingredients vary; compare matching formulations.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central branded product — SOY BEAN PASTE ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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