Authentic chunky red bean paste for Japanese desserts
Tsubuan (つぶあん) is a traditional Japanese sweet red bean paste made from carefully cooked whole adzuki beans. Known for its chunky texture, this ready-to-use paste preserves the integrity of the bean skins while softening the inner starch for a delicate balance between bite and smoothness.
A staple in wagashi (和菓子) and modern Japanese confections, tsubuan — literally meaning "bean paste with pieces" — is the classic anko filling used in dorayaki, taiyaki, daifuku, manju, and more.
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Traditional wagashi such as mochi, daifuku, and dorayaki
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Pancake or crepe fillings
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Spread on toast with butter for an “ogura toast” style snack
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Layered in parfaits or mixed into ice cream
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Swirled into bread or buns for baking
Whether you're crafting homemade desserts or seeking an easy-to-use, authentic Japanese topping, Imuraya’s Tsubuan Paste brings rich sweetness and texture to your creations.
Ingredients: Adzuki beans, sugar
Allergen Info: May contain traces of soy
Product of Japan
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