Sugar-Free Koshian (Smooth Red Bean Paste)

Name: Sugar-Free Koshian (Smooth Red Bean Paste)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 200 g red beans (I used organic red beans); 90 g erythritol/monk fruit blend sugar substitute (I used Lakanto Classic); 4 Tbsp water; 2 Tbsp (40 g) Korean oligosaccharide syrup

A smooth red bean paste made with sugar substitute, perfect for wagashi and Asian desserts. This sugar-free version uses erythritol/monk fruit blend and oligosaccharide syrup for moisture retention.

Glycemic Load: 3.8 (Low)

78 calories per serving

Serves: 10

Prep: 30 minutes

Cook: 2-3 hours

Original recipe: ecbakes.com

About This Calculation

Sugar-Free Koshian (Smooth Red Bean Paste) has a low glycemic load of 3.8 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.

The primary glycemic load contributors are red beans (GL 2.8), oligosaccharide syrup (GL 1.1). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.