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Black Soybean

Glycine max · Hēi Dòu Neutral

Dark-hulled soybean rich in anthocyanins and complete plant protein, used in teas and fermented foods.

Black soybeans are the dark-hulled cousins of yellow soybeans, eaten whole in sweet Japanese kuromame dishes, dry-roasted as a nutty tea or simmered in Chinese tonic soups. Their black seed coat adds anthocyanins to soy’s complete protein.

Nutrition Highlights

  • ✓Complete plant protein with all essential amino acids
  • ✓Black hull rich in anthocyanins
  • ✓Provides isoflavones and dietary fibre
  • ✓Roasted beans make a caffeine-free coffee-like tea

Everyday Food Uses

  • ●Dry-roasted and steeped as black bean tea
  • ●Simmered sweet as Japanese kuromame side dish
  • ●Cooked into soups and grain bowls
  • ●Added to black sesame and walnut tonic porridge

How to Enjoy

20–40g dried beans daily, soaked and fully cooked. For tea, roast until fragrant then steep 10 minutes.

Modern Research

Black soybean anthocyanins and isoflavones (genistein, daidzein) are studied for vascular and metabolic benefits, with trials linking soy foods to modest improvements in cholesterol and post-meal glucose.

⚠ Cautions

Soy allergen. Those sensitive to soy or taking related medication should moderate intake. Cook thoroughly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black Soybean? +

Black soybeans are the dark-hulled cousins of yellow soybeans, eaten whole in sweet Japanese kuromame dishes, dry-roasted as a nutty tea or simmered in Chinese tonic soups. Their black seed coat adds anthocyanins to soy’s complete protein.

Black Soybean How do I eat? +

20–40g dried beans daily, soaked and fully cooked. For tea, roast until fragrant then steep 10 minutes.

Are there cautions for Black Soybean? +

Soy allergen. Those sensitive to soy or taking related medication should moderate intake. Cook thoroughly.

Where can I buy Black Soybean? +

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