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A serving of sticky fermented soybeans in a small container

Nattō

Nattō is a Japanese food made by fermenting cooked soybeans with Bacillus subtilis var. natto, producing a distinctive aroma and sticky texture.

Rows of tall wooden vats inside a traditional miso brewery

Miso

Miso is a Japanese fermented paste made mainly from soybeans, salt, and koji, with regional varieties shaped by grain, proportion, microbes, climate, and ageing.