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Job's Tears

The tear-shaped Asian grain that doubles as prayer beads.

Nutrition · estimated · per 100g
380Calories
13gProtein
73gCarbs
6gFat
1gFiber
0gSugar

Benefits

Key compounds

ProteinfiberB vitaminsminerals

Best for these goals

Asian grain for soups and drinks

How to use it

Simmered in soups and congee, boiled like barley, or brewed into roasted teas and cooling drinks across East and Southeast Asia

Evidence level

Traditional

Cautions & interactions

Culinary 'soft' varieties are eaten; wild types are hard and grown as beads, not food. Contains no gluten.
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