red bean
noun
1
: a red kidney bean and especially one that is small and round
2
: a small dark red seed of the adzuki bean that is often combined with sugar to produce a sweet paste used in cooking
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The glutinous rice dough balls are stuffed with surprising combinations like matcha, chocolate, red bean filling, fruit and meats.
—Kara Finnstrom, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel This cream has mastered the art of hydrating without feeling heavy, thanks to red bean water, which delivers moisture while also absorbing excess oil.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
Positioning itself as a modern-day teahouse, Nana’s offers an array of lattes with bases such as matcha, hojicha (roasted tea) and red bean or black sesame paste.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
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Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The glutinous rice dough balls are stuffed with surprising combinations like matcha, chocolate, red bean filling, fruit and meats.
—Kara Finnstrom, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel This cream has mastered the art of hydrating without feeling heavy, thanks to red bean water, which delivers moisture while also absorbing excess oil.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
Positioning itself as a modern-day teahouse, Nana’s offers an array of lattes with bases such as matcha, hojicha (roasted tea) and red bean or black sesame paste.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Red bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20bean. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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