Natto: Japan’s Probiotic Superfood
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Published 2018-05-25
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Natto, a sticky concoction of fermented soybeans known for its numerous health benefits and distinctive smell and texture, is a staple in Japan. Chock-full of probiotics, this Japanese superfood is also vegan, gluten-free, and a concentrated source of vitamins and minerals. At this talk, microbiologist and natto maker Dr. Ann Yonetani, founder of Brooklyn-based NYrture Food, dishes on her favorite ways to prepare natto, examines both traditional and novel culinary pairings, and breaks down the food science behind this soybean sensation. Moderated by Sho Spaeth, Features Editor at Serious Eats. Followed by a natto tasting reception, featuring a modern spin on this Japanese staple.
Tasting Menu:
Natto Italiano, traditional style natto, presented Italian style
Turmeric Natto Pani Puri, served as a traditional Indian street snack of lentil crackers stuffed with spiced potatoes and onions
Black Natto Yogurt Parfait, served with coconut milk yogurt, honey and fresh fruit
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All Comments (21)
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My elderly friend was on death's door due to diabetes. I introduced him to Natto. He loved the flavor and is now consuming 3-4 servings of Natto per day. His energy is returning and his cellulitis in his legs has greatly reduced. Also, the brown skin on his legs is going away. It's incredible.
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Love it. FYI playback speed at 1.5 is fabulous!
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Went whole food plant based in January 2022 , went from 228 to 189 in less than 6 months. I eat about a dozen servings of Natto each week , just with about a tablespoon of regular old yellow mustard. Delicious.
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If more people ate Natto, there would be far fewer older people with broken bones. Hip replacements in the US would drop to almost zero. The reason is Natto is high in K2 (mk7), which is responsible in bone strengthening. There is a misconception that calcium makes strong bones. not exactly accurate. K2 is more important because it tells the calcium where to go. Calcified arteries would almost disappear also.
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Love this, thank you for uploading this
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I make my own and have taken it for two years my arteries are now un-clogged so it does work at the age of 73 so eat it it is very good for you
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I’ve learned to love natto after learning about how healthy it is! Great presentation!!
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I make my own natto too but plastic free. And in my instant pot. Takes me a day and... whoila, fresh natto.
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I just try Natto the first time of my life tonight!!! It’s so yummy mix with rice. I’ll have this add to my diet. 🤤
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First serving of Natto tonight on toast. I am sold. Delicious!. Thank you🍽🙏
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I injured my shoulder hitting serves in tennis. I studied the problem and decided to try supplementing with serrapeptase and natto kinase, in the form of capsules. Both originated in Japan. I found pain relief, which has so far become permanent. Serrapeptase removes scar tissue.
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I'm a big fan of your natto, Ann. Well done!!
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I just don't smell anything skinky at all in natto. I've been eating it for a year now, and I find it's small nutty, and a bit like coffee or cacao. I don't taste much flavor at all, but it's great in salads and other vegetable dishes.
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Enjoyed the talk and even her slow low-blood-pressure way of speaking grew on me.
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I have tried this for my breakfast in recent times and now feel more encouraged to use it in a greater variety of ways. The biofilm was not a turn off to me, although it was a bit surprising. I feel that after eating escargots, frog legs, or oysters in the shell, natto is not strange, and I like all of the above. I am now encouraged to make my own to avoid the freezing part of the purchased type and improve the health benefit.
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I love nattōu! It's so darn good for you. Soo yummy, delicious and healthy. Not to mention, nattōu is also good for bone health 😊
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To mask the smell of Natto: add some chopped green onion, dried sea vegetable (Nori) , raw egg yolk and sesame. You can also season Natto with "Dashi Tsuyu"(Shoyu-based dense fish stock) instead of Shoyu.
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I loved her presentation - so relaxed and easy to understand and follow! I have lived in Japan for 27 years, but have never seen the black natto she talked about - the one that tastes like "chocolate and coffee flavor?!" Could maybe get my husband to try that one!!!!!
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Between Nattō, and Koji Kin rice, Japan has given us at least 2 superfoods! So K2 is good to take calcium from the blood, and make it available in bones? Science has been looking for why Japan has a lower incidence of Osteoporosis, could the K2 in natto be a cause? Luckily I love Nattō!
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I'm a American Spaniard. I love original national! Please don't change it. Thank you, wonderful talk.
