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Genetics reveal the origin story of East Asia’s favorite sweet bean

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The origin of red beans — also called adzuki — has been murky. A new study says Japan is where it all started.

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Genetics reveal the origin story of East Asia’s favorite sweet bean

The origin of red beans — also called adzuki — has been murky. A new study says Japan is where it all started.

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Genetics Reveals the History of Origin of East Asia's Favorite Sweet Bean

Nestled inside the mochi, swirling in moon cakes or in layers under the English cream in Taiyaki, a sweet red bean paste is a beloved staple food in East Asia. Despite its popularity, the origins of the bean (also known as Adzuki) have long been contested. [...]

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