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Adzuki bean sprouts from Japan are similar to other bean sprouts, but have a crisper texture and sweeter flavor. Grown from very sweet lentil-shaped Adzuki beans, these sprouts have a nutty, mild, bean taste. They are especially prized for use in festive occasions. While people may joke about sprouts as the typical “health” food, their nutritional value is no laughing matter. Azduki sprouts contain a high level of vitamins and are a concentrated source of essential nutrients. Their culinary appeal lies in the refined crunchiness they add to dishes, backed up by a fresh, delicate flavor that can be enjoyed whether sprouts are cooked or eaten raw. Because they are young — just a few days past the seed stage — sprouts always taste tender and sweet. They can be stir-fried, steamed or served raw as part of a fresh green salad or an open-faced sandwich.