Red bean Pellets
Natural Fermentation. Modern Manufacturing.
Oriental Specialty Ltd.’s Fermented Red bean pellets are naturally-crafted to be the best-tasting available in the UK. These gluten-free soy beans have a deep, savoury and umami taste with a pleasant well-fermented aroma. They are provided steeped in a rich and tasty dark brown liquor. We use carefully selected ingredients and special fermentation processes, to ensure this product delivers an extraordinarily rich flavour and a natural reddish-brown colour. Manufactured at our site in the UK, they are available for bulk supply in various pack formats.
Attributes
Our commitment to quality ensures a reliable non-GM supply of a superior product. We also offer the flexibility to customise this product to meet your exact specifications.
Technical Specifications
PACKAGING & PALLETISATION
Food-Safe Packaging (HDPE)
Packaging selected for the safe storage of all foods manufactured on our premises. All packaging is designed for stable pallet stacking and maintaining sterile conditions throughout transportation.
PACKAGING AVAILABLE IN VARIOUS SIZES NET WT 10KG & 20KG
STORAGE PARAMETERS
Ambient to Chilled
Our fermented Red beans are ambient-stable but are best-kept chilled or frozen.
NO ARTIFICIAL PRESERVATIVES
OPTIMAL STORAGE TEMP. < 5 °C (41 °F)
QUALITY ASSURANCE
BRCGS Certificated Premises
Manufactured under strict hygienic conditions to comply with UK/ EU food safety standards.
We are a non-GMO site and do not use any animal products or irradiated ingredients.
Chef’s Guide to Fermented Red bean Uses
Our deep, savoury ingredient steeped in dark fermented liquor, offers chefs a bold, complex flavour base. This guide outlines how to turn these rich red bean pellets into high‑impact components across sauces, broths, glazes, and modern fusion dishes.
BRAISING BASES
The dark liquor carries roasted, fermented notes that enrich slow cooked dishes. Use the pellets whole or lightly mashed in rib or vegan braises. They dissolve slowly, adding layered umami and colour.
PLANT-BASED MEAT or SAVOURY FILLINGS
Mash pellets into Vegan mince, Bao fillings and savoury mixes. They add body, umami and a fermented backbone without relying on yeast extract or MSG.
HOISIN and DOUBANJIANG-STYLE CONDIMENTS
Keep the pellets partly intact for texture and blend with spices and aromatics. It’s perfect for noodle toppings, rice bowl condiments and stir-fries, as it gives a punchier, darker flavour than yellow bean versions.
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