Adzuki Beans

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Buying Tips

Look for shiny beans that are richly colored reddish-brown or brownish-purple.

Varieties

Adzuki beans belong to the Phaseolus species and are generally categorized in the “red bean” family, although they are less common in the United States than other red beans such as the kidney bean and the small red bean.

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