The Guardian -
14 Sep 2026 23:54

Comprised of smelly soya beans held together by strands of mucus, the ancient dish is appearing in health food shops across the worldIt is smelly, slimy and contains bacteria - and a sizeable number of Japanese wouldnt touch it with a pair of barge pole-length chopsticks. But after centuries as a breakfast food for Japanese diners with nerves of steel, natto is emerging as a global superfood to rival kimchi, kombucha and kefir.Its exact origins are unknown. Some believe it was introduced to Japa...
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