Wuxi Red Adzuki Beans

Wuxi Red Adzuki Beans

　　Wuxi County is known for its specialty red adzuki beans, also called azuki beans. The round seeds contain 65% carbohydrates, 22% protein, and 0.7% fat. Each 100g of seeds provides 67mg of calcium, 305mg of phosphorus, 5.2mg of iron, as well as various essential vitamins and amino acids needed by the human body, making them highly nutritious. Red adzuki beans also have medicinal properties, including diuretic, dampness-eliminating, blood-circulating, pus-discharging, swelling-reducing, and detoxifying effects. These beans thrive best in mid-to-high mountainous areas at altitudes above 800m. In production, organic fertilizers are primarily used, with no chemical fertilizers or pesticides applied. The product is safe, high-quality, health-promoting, and pollution-free, qualifying it as a green food item. It is mainly used for export and domestic food processing, and serves as an important ingredient in premium health foods such as congee, pastries, and red bean paste.