HIGASHI-OSAKA, Osaka Prefecture--Long ago, many residents of this Osaka area loathed natto, or fermented soybeans, which they derided as “rotten food.” With such an aversion now a thing of the ...

Natto – a integral part of Japanese cuisine – was once only known abroad by hardcore foodies. But Japanese food makers are creating new forms of the fermented soybeans and gaining global fans ...

The images show the effects of vitamin K2 in natto on brain inflammation The substance that causes natto's stickiness lowers blood sugar levels Natto miso soup is a good way to eat natto, even for ...

Natto is packed with nutrients like protein ... And as for the texture, it didn't feel nearly as slimy in my mouth as it looks in photos, though I did need a napkin handy for the stringy bits.