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Azuki Bean Paste, Unsweetened (Cooked, Homemade)

Azuki Bean Paste, Unsweetened (Cooked, Homemade) is a simple, homemade-style paste made from cooked azuki (red) beans and is commonly used across East Asian sweets and fillings such as anko. It’s an unsweetened, spreadable form of azuki beans often used where a milder, less sugary bean paste is preferred. Nutritionally, it is a low-fat plant food that provides a notable amount of fiber — 7.3g per 100g — along with plant protein and small amounts of minerals and B vitamins like folate, making it a filling, nutrient-dense ingredient. From a health perspective, the paste’s high fiber content supports fullness and digestive health, and its plant protein has a favorable amino-acid profile for a legume. It also contains polyphenolic compounds that act as antioxidants, adding modest protective benefits beyond basic nutrition.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Unprocessed · ~0.35€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

S+

Optimal

-

Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

128 kcal

6% of Daily kcal · low-calorie

Protein

7.5 g

15% RDI

Fat

0.1 g

0g sat fat

Carbs

25 g

9% RDI

Sugar

0 g

0% RDI

Fiber

7.3 g

24% RDI

Salt

0 g

0% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

S+ · 10.0 / 10

Frequently asked

Q.01Is Azuki Bean Paste, Unsweetened (Cooked, Homemade) healthy?

Yes, Azuki Bean Paste, Unsweetened (Cooked, Homemade) is exceptionally healthy, earning an S Health Grade. It is a good source of dietary fiber (7.3g per 100g).

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Azuki Bean Paste, Unsweetened (Cooked, Homemade)?

Azuki Bean Paste, Unsweetened (Cooked, Homemade) is NOVA 1 - Unprocessed.

Q.05Is Azuki Bean Paste, Unsweetened (Cooked, Homemade) gluten free?

Yes, Azuki Bean Paste, Unsweetened (Cooked, Homemade) is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Azuki Bean Paste, Unsweetened (Cooked, Homemade)?

100g of Azuki Bean Paste, Unsweetened (Cooked, Homemade) contains 128 kcal, 7.5g protein, 24.5g carbohydrates, 0.1g fat, and 7.3g fiber.

Q.04Is Azuki Bean Paste, Unsweetened (Cooked, Homemade) vegan?

Yes, Azuki Bean Paste, Unsweetened (Cooked, Homemade) is vegan.

Q.06Is Azuki Bean Paste, Unsweetened (Cooked, Homemade) lactose free?

Yes, Azuki Bean Paste, Unsweetened (Cooked, Homemade) is lactose free.

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