Azuki or Adzuki bean
The Azuki bean or Adzuki bean is a small, reddish-brown legume with a long history of cultivation in East Asia, especially in China, Japan, and Korea. It is an annual plant that prefers temperate to warm climates and well-drained soils.
Unlike many other beans, Azuki beans are primarily known for their sweet applications. They are widely used to make sweet bean paste (anko), a common ingredient in Asian pastries, desserts, and confections. They are also added to rice dishes, sweet soups, and can be used as a flour or sprouted for fresh consumption.
Names
Scientific
Vigna angularis
English
Aduki bean
Adzuki bean
Azuki bean
Dutch
Adzukiboon
Azukiboon
Zukiboon
Spanish
Frijol adzuki
Judía azuki
French
Haricot azuki
Haricot rouge du Japon
German
Adzukibohne
Italian
Fagiolo azuki
Taxonomy
Order
Fabales
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Vigna
Species
Vigna angularis (Azuki bean)
Crop categories
Arid crops
Legumes
Minor crops
Podded vegetables
Subtropical crops
Temperate crops
Vegetables
Pictures
Azuki or Adzuki bean