Description
Japanese Sakura Bean Paste is a sweetened white bean paste blended with salted sakura leaves for a delicate floral aroma, gentle salinity, and soft pink colour. Made with a white bean paste base, it has a lighter and cleaner flavour than many darker red bean pastes, making it especially versatile for traditional Japanese sweets and spring-inspired baked goods.
Best for
- Sakura anpan and sweet buns
- Wagashi and other Japanese-style sweets
- Muffins and pound cakes
- Layer cakes and roll cakes
- Filled pastries and seasonal desserts
Features
- Sweetened bean paste made with a white bean paste base
- Blended with salted Oshimazakura leaves for a delicate floral sakura flavour
- Soft pink colour, ideal for spring and seasonal applications
- Light, clean taste that works in both Japanese and Western-style desserts
- Ready to use as a filling, mix-in, or flavour component
Ingredients
White bean paste (made in Japan), sugar, salted sakura leaves, trehalose, cochineal colour
Storage
Store unopened in a cool place away from direct sunlight, ideally below 25°C. After opening, refrigerate and use promptly.
Origin
Product of Japan.