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May we introduce you to the "top performers" of great foods. You simply should get to know them better! Are you ready?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki—what? Yes, there are! A legume packed with antioxidants
Adzuki bean profile
Botanical name
Vigna angularis
Family
Legumes
nickname
Azuki bean, red soybean
Origin of the name
Origin of the name Japanese
Designation
Translation Azuki
Meaning of red bean
The adzuki bean is also called azuki bean, both spellings are correct
Origin/Cultivation
Country/area of origin: East Asia
Time Cultivation in antiquity Spread to Europe in the 16th century
Meaning/significance the azuki bean is also associated with luck and prosperity in Asia
Azuki beans have a long history in traditional Chinese medicine and have also been used in Ayurvedic medicine, particularly for their supposed detoxifying properties
Facts in brief
High protein content (22%), ideal for vegans/vegetarians, supports cell renewal of the kidneys, has a natural diuretic effect - ideal for weight management, cholesterol lowering, great for the bladder,
Happen
Sprouts / Microgreens: own local cultivation plants
Plants (Europe): Italy (sprouts)
Season/Harvest (DACH)
As germs / microgreens & sprouts, easy & quick to grow all year round
Season/Harvest Europe
JAN x FEB x MAR x
APR x MAY and JUN
JUL, AUG, SEP
OCT NOV x DEC x
x not available ˽ Outdoor 2 Ո Storage / Greenhouse
Storage conditions
Seeds: airtight, dry, protected from light
Tip: the seeds can be stored for a long time when dry and are durable
Edible parts
Beans, sprouts
Preparation form
germinated, cooked
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