Shiroan (White Bean Paste), 12.3 oz

Made from white beans and sugar, shiroan (sweet white bean paste) is dairy-free and fiber-rich, and has an elegant sweetness. Because of these qualities, it has been used for making wagashi (traditional Japanese confectionery) for centuries. Maeda’s Shiroan exhibits a refined and smooth texture with a gentle sweetness coming from carefully selected sugar and mizuame (a sweetener made from starch). It’s not only ideal for making wagashi such as oshiruko (sweet bean soup), daifuku (mochi stuffed with sweet bean paste), and ichigo daifuku (mochi stuffed with a strawberry and sweet bean paste), but is also great for mixing into Western-style sweets such as pound cake, muffins, and cookies. You can make an exceptional paste for toast or scones just by mixing Shiroan with butter. No additives or bleaches are used in this product. How to use Shiroan (White Bean Paste): Traditionally, shiroan is used for making wagashi (traditional Japanese confectionery) thanks to its elegant sweetness, s