What is Natto?
Natto is a fermented soybean product used in Japanese cuisines and is often served for breakfast. Natto is made by fermenting soybeans. The result is a sticky and gooey product of brown soybeans. The sticky texture is caused by polyglutamic acid that forms when the beans ferment. The smell is pungent and stinky and the flavor is mild and vaguely reminiscent of blue cheese.