Koshian smooth red bean paste
Koshian (こしあん) is a traditional Japanese paste made from sweetened azuki red beans, finely sieved to obtain a smooth and uniform texture, without chunks.
This product is made from 100% azuki red beans grown in Hokkaido, a Japanese region renowned for the quality of its legumes.
Widely used in Japanese cuisine, koshian paste is ideal for preparing many traditional recipes such as wagashi, oshiruko, as well as for accompanying modern desserts.
It can also be used as a topping on ice cream, bread, or pastries to add a sweet and authentic Japanese touch.
Usage
- Preparation of Japanese pastries (wagashi)
- Making oshiruko (Japanese sweet soup)
- Accompaniment for ice cream, bread, and modern desserts
An essential ingredient in Japanese pastry, made from Hokkaido azuki beans, appreciated for its smooth texture and mild taste.
Ingredients
Sugar, Azuki red beans, Thickener: Agar-agar, Sweetener: Sorbitol
Average nutritional values per 100 g
- Energy 268 kcal
- Fat 0.3 g
- of which saturated fatty acids 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates 62 g
- of which sugars 41 g
- Protein 5.1 g
- Salt 0 g