By the time I got home I couldn't tell whether I got black (turtle?) beans or black Adzuki (Azuki) beans. Can you tell the difference? Thanks for your help.
Usually the adzuki is more squared off on the ends and has a larger hilum - or belly button. These are more football shaped with a tiny hilum, so I'll guess it's a New World phaseolus. They are SO tough to tell apart though, even though a completely different genus. Adzuki is a Vigna.
Beautiful beans and props! I can't tell the difference between the beans unless I'm looking at the bag description. I would love to know the flavor difference though. My husband LOVES when I make black beans.. Beans are one of our favorite proteins in the house. :)
TY guys. Turns out they are regular black beans. I went by WF bulk section to check. Just seem so small for regular but I will soak them overnight tonight and cook tomorrow and report back.
I think it's funny J said it's a laundry board (the prop)and have no idea how to tell the difference. They look like black beans and like what I'd want now for early lunch;)
Simply elegant. And such a fitting picture for one of my favorite foods. We eat black beans at least once a week. Thank you for sharing this stunning image, my friend!
Usually the adzuki is more squared off on the ends and has a larger hilum - or belly button. These are more football shaped with a tiny hilum, so I'll guess it's a New World phaseolus. They are SO tough to tell apart though, even though a completely different genus. Adzuki is a Vigna.
ReplyDeleteThough now that I look at them again, they are a bit squared off on the end!!
ReplyDeleteI didn't even know there was a difference. :) The photo is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteA lovely shot! Nice colors and props.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Rosa
Adzuki beans are very tiny in size.. smaller than the other variety of beans..
ReplyDeleteah here we go =)
ReplyDeleteI think those beans are the first ones that u mentioned, not sure though.
And I agree with Rosa, very nice shot! ;)
Gorgeous shot!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful beans and props! I can't tell the difference between the beans unless I'm looking at the bag description. I would love to know the flavor difference though. My husband LOVES when I make black beans.. Beans are one of our favorite proteins in the house. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pic ... I love all beans :-)
ReplyDeleteI think Adzuki are more round, like peas. But I am not an expert on beans... :) Love the photo, beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo - it really captures the essence of black beans - simple, wholesome, and alluring with their deep ebony black. Yum!
ReplyDeleteTY guys. Turns out they are regular black beans. I went by WF bulk section to check. Just seem so small for regular but I will soak them overnight tonight and cook tomorrow and report back.
ReplyDeleteI think it's funny J said it's a laundry board (the prop)and have no idea how to tell the difference. They look like black beans and like what I'd want now for early lunch;)
ReplyDeleteGorgeousness!
ReplyDeleteSimply elegant. And such a fitting picture for one of my favorite foods. We eat black beans at least once a week. Thank you for sharing this stunning image, my friend!
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