John eating natto in Shgun is a humorous moment, but it's a traditional Japanese dish dating back hundreds of years. Despite its slimy texture and strong odor, natto is full of fiber, probiotics ...

IF YOU'VE NEVER heard of natto, you're not alone. Outside of people eating a traditional Japanese diet, others aren’t eating ...

Much like Italian gorgonzola, German sauerkraut and Norwegian rakfisk (fermented trout), Japanese natto falls into the category of foods people tend to either love or hate. This particular traditional ...

Low Oil and Seasoning: Japanese cuisine uses minimal oil and spices, focusing instead on seasonal fruits and vegetables, which keeps their meals light and nutritious. Green and Herbal Tea Habits: ...

To get your fill of them you could take probiotic supplements —but the better, healthier move is to simply eat a wholesome diet full of naturally probiotic-rich foods. Read on to find out why ...

The company says it's now getting inquiries from abroad. "Many people like natto's nutrition but can't eat it because of the smell," says company representative Onooka Keita. "We want to deliver ...

TOKYO, March 06, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Japan Natto Cooperative Society Federation (Arakawa-ku, Tokyo / Chairman: Yoshiro Noro / hereinafter, "JNCSF") launched ...

Natto is a traditional Japanese fermented food with a unique smell and stickiness. In 2020, the National Cancer Center announced that high consumption of natto lowers mortality risk. Natto not ...

A start-up firm affiliated with Keio University developed a new food source made of a powdered form of a bacterium used for natto fermented soybeans. The bacterium can be mixed into bread and ...

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