So when I learned about natto, a traditional Japanese breakfast food made from fermented soybeans, my interest was piqued. Natto is packed with nutrients like protein, iron, calcium, fiber ...

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.

But whether it’s to your taste or not, there’s one immutable fact: natto, which is derived from fermented soy beans, is a brilliant superfood and great for your health. Nutritionist Nisha Melvani, ...

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 ...