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Black Soybeans
- Round to oval dry beans
- Glossy black seed coats
- Pale yellow or green interior rather than fermented paste
Dry goods & condiments
Black Soybeans
Round to oval dry beans; Glossy black seed coats; Pale yellow or green interior rather than fermented paste.
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3 identity clues
- Round to oval dry beans
- Glossy black seed coats
- Pale yellow or green interior rather than fermented paste
Names in other languages
- 繁體中文
- 黑豆
- English
- Black Soybeans
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Kedelai hitam
- Tagalog
- Soya na itim
How to identify it
Check these features together: Round to oval dry beans; Glossy black seed coats; Pale yellow or green interior rather than fermented paste. Colour alone is not sufficient. For packaged Black Soybeans, confirm the name, ingredients or intended use on the original label. Ask the vendor about loose food; never taste to identify it.
Common confusion
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Yellow Soybeans
- Nearly round dry beans
- Pale yellow seed coats
- Narrow elongated seed scar on one side
How to identify it
Black Soybeans: Round to oval dry beans. For Douchi (Fermented Black Soybeans), look for visible whole or broken beans. Confirm the original name, ingredients or use as well; colour does not make the products interchangeable.
Common Hong Kong household uses
Simmer in soup or cook as beans.
Choosing & preparing
Read the black-soybean ingredient label, rinse, soak and cook; fermented black beans are not a substitute.
Storage
Retain the original label and keep sealed in a cool dry place against moisture and pests; follow dates and opening instructions and refrigerate hydrated or cooked portions promptly.
Helper tip
For Black Soybeans, check round to oval dry beans. If uncertain, verify the label or ask the employer before using it.
Useful market phrase
唔該，我想要黑豆，請幫我確認名稱同用途。Meaning: I would like Black Soybeans, please. Help me confirm its name and use.
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