adzuki bean
noun
variants
or azuki bean
: an annual bushy leguminous plant (Vigna angularis synonym Phaseolus angularis) widely grown in Japan and China for its seeds which are used as food and to produce a flour
also
: its seed
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In addition to being high in protein, adzuki beans are extraordinarily high in potassium, providing 610 milligrams (mg) per half-cup serving.
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Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2026
The ambitious bakery and cafe sells sourdough breads made with natural grains, and seasonal pastries such as an adzuki bean paste tart and an Earl Grey and bergamot layer cake.
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Gisela Williams,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2023
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Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2026
The ambitious bakery and cafe sells sourdough breads made with natural grains, and seasonal pastries such as an adzuki bean paste tart and an Earl Grey and bergamot layer cake.
—
Gisela Williams,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2023
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“Adzuki bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adzuki%20bean. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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