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Sweet Bean Paste
Sweet Bean Paste
Low concern
A whole-food legume product with added sugar. Nutritious source of protein and fiber but with significant added sugar.
Found in
11 products
What it is
A traditional East Asian paste made from cooked beans (typically red adzuki or white beans) and sugar; called anko/an in Japanese.
Sweet filling and confectionery base.
Why it's flagged
- Added sugar content
- Possible legume/soy allergy (white bean varieties)
What regulators actually say
"Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, raw - included in USDA FoodData Central with full nutrient profile."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Composite traditional food
European Union — EFSA
Composite traditional food
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