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Red bean paste

Red bean paste is a smooth or coarse legume preparation, commonly made from adzuki beans, used as a filling or spread in sweet or savoury forms.

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About Red bean paste

Red bean paste is a sweet or savoury legume paste most commonly made from adzuki beans, though the name alone does not guarantee a single bean or recipe. It is typically dark red-brown, smooth or slightly coarse, and has a mild, earthy bean flavour. Sweet versions commonly contain sugar; the amount and texture vary by preparation.

It is used as a filling or spread in a range of foods and is sold in smooth, chunky, and sometimes strained forms. Some versions retain bean skins while others are made smoother by removing them. Nutrition comparisons should identify the bean, sweetness, and preparation, since homemade paste, canned paste, and sweetened commercial products can differ substantially.

Ingredient type
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Red bean paste nutrition & diet

Red bean paste nutritional value

Reference: Adzuki bean, Paste, Sweetened

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
259kcal
Protein
5.7g
Carbs
58.4g
Fat
0.3g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Bean type, sugar addition, skin removal, and moisture content affect measured nutrition. Distinguish sweetened paste from unsweetened bean purée.

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: Korean Standard Food Composition Database 10.4 (2026) — D019000E016a ↗. 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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