Natto, the Japanese fermented soybean, may just be the most important food you have never heard of. Its distinctive pungent ...

This northeast Japan city is collaborating with major snack maker Calbee Inc. to develop a new potato chip flavor using natto ...

Natto is made by fermenting soybeans with a very special bacterium called Bacillus subtilis. This process gives it a sticky texture and a rather unique and strong smell. Let's be honest: its taste and ...