1 There are several types of red beans

In fact, there are about a dozen types of red beans, but not all red beans are edible, and some of them are highly toxic. It is not edible, but the more common and well-known red beans can be roughly divided into three types:

1. Acacia: Fabaceae, woody vine. It is a poisonous plant of the genus Acacia in the Leguminosae family. This red bean contains a protein called abrin. This toxin is highly toxic and can easily cause poisoning if ingested by the human body. However, the red bean can be used as medicine. use.

2. Red beans: Red beans, also known as adzuki beans, are a common ingredient on our dining tables. They are non-toxic and widely consumed. They can be used to cook porridge or make red bean paste. Moreover, there are different distinctions between red beans and adzuki beans, with completely different functions and tastes. Adzuki beans can be used for medicinal purposes, and their effects are stronger than red beans. It is a food that can be used both as food and medicine.

3. Sea red bean: Sea red bean is a small deciduous tree belonging to the Leguminosae family. It is a kind of red bean in the same Fabaceae but different genus as Acacia. The seed shape of sea red bean and Acacia is somewhat similar. , although sea red beans are also slightly poisonous, they do not contain abrin and should be distinguished from acacia seeds. 2. How to distinguish several types of red beans

1. Acacia seeds: Acacia seeds are called beauty beans, and their seeds are also a relatively good-looking one. They can be made into beaded ornaments. Their seeds are oval, smooth and have Glossy, about two-thirds of the upper part is bright red, and the lower one-third is black, which is easier to distinguish. Acacia seed shells are hard and should not be broken.

2. Red bean: Red bean seeds are usually dark red or other colors, some are round, some are elongated, the hilum is not sunken, it is biased to one end, white, about 2/3 of the length of the seed , its surface is smooth, slightly shiny or matte. The smell is slight, the taste is slightly sweet, the texture is relatively hard and should not be broken, and there is a beany smell when chewed.

3. Sea red bean: The seeds of sea red bean are quite distinctive because they are bright red and bright. They are relatively beautiful red beans and can be carved and used as decorations for viewing. The core material of sea red bean is dark brown, relatively hard, and has certain economic value. 3 How to distinguish good red beans from light salt water

Pour the red beans into a pot of light salt water so that the red beans are completely submerged in the water. If there are no red beans floating, it means the red beans are good. If they float on the water, the red beans are good. It means that the red beans are not good and can be discarded. Observation

If the red beans are infested with insects, there will be many small particles of insect feces on the surface, and there may also be small insect-eaten holes. This is a bad red bean; you can also observe the particle size of the red beans. Whether it is plump and shiny, generally red beans with plump and shiny particles are relatively fresh and high-quality red beans. 4 People with taboos on red beans

From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, red beans are neutral and can be eaten by a wide range of people. It can be said to be a food suitable for all ages. There are no obvious taboos for people, but there is still a need. Pay attention to the people who should eat it:

1. People with weak gastrointestinal function: People with weak gastrointestinal function are not recommended to eat more red beans, as they will be more prone to flatulence.

2. People with weak constitution: Some red beans themselves have the effect of exuding water and promoting dampness. If you are weak, it is not recommended to eat more red beans.