The experiment could go a long way towards helping space travelers make their own nutritious, delicious ingredients.

Japanese cuisine wouldn’t be the same without miso — but astronauts wanting use the fermented soybean staple in space one day ...

Scientists have successfully fermented miso aboard the International Space Station, marking the first deliberate food ...

So when I learned about natto, a traditional Japanese breakfast food made from fermented soybeans, my interest was piqued.

This particular traditional Japanese food has a distinct, pronounced flavour that divides opinions around the world. But whether it’s to your taste or not, there’s one immutable fact: natto, which is ...

Natto is a staple probiotic food in traditional Japanese cuisine. Like tempeh, it’s made from fermented soybeans. It has a strong flavor and a slimy texture. It contains a good amount of fiber ...

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