⛩️Kampo / Japanese Medicine

Natto

fermented

Natto

Nattō (納豆) is a traditional Japanese food made from whole soybeans that have been fermented with Bacillus subtilis var. natto. It is often served as a breakfast food with rice. It is served with karashi mustard, soy or tare sauce, and sometimes Japanese bunching onion. Within Japan, nattō is most popular in the eastern regions, including Kantō, Tōhoku, and Hokkaido.

Conditions addressed

Heart HealthBone HealthCholesterolCirculationCancer Prevention

How to use

1–2 tbsp daily (condiment), or ½ cup as a dish
  • Consume 1–2 tablespoons daily as a condiment or side dish.
  • Do not heat — high temperatures destroy live cultures.