GRAIN NOTES · INGREDIENTS & EVERYDAY EATING
Pulses
Explore beans as part of a varied meal.
What are pulses?
In Chinese dietary guidance, pulses include dried beans other than soybeans, such as adzuki and mung beans. They are often combined with grains.
Choose the combination you enjoy
Pulses can be used in porridge, rice dishes and other meals. For mixed products, the actual ingredient list is more informative than the flavour name alone.
Preparation still matters
Bean type, processing and appliances affect preparation. No-wash or no-soak does not automatically mean no cooking. Follow the pack instructions and cook thoroughly.
Further reading
- Chinese Nutrition Society: Chinese Food Guide Pagoda (2022)
- Chinese Nutrition Society: vegetables, fruit, dairy, whole grains and soy
General ingredient education, not clinical evidence for our finished products. Sources checked 29 September 2026.