Japanese Dried Fermented Beans - Hoshi Natto, 240g

Simply pour Kirkland Signature Soymilk (or any other brand of soymilk) over this product inside of a sealed, tupperware container and simply let it stand for at least 3 days at room temperature (about 25° Celsius). The result will be a delicious soy yogurt or soy cheese.In addition to vitamin K2/MK-7 and vitamin K2/MK-8, the beneficial chemicals manufactured by the extremely beneficial probiotic bacterium, Bacillus subtilis natto, include vitamin PQQ, vitamin C, subtilisin (nattokinase), pyrazine, gamma-polyglutamic acid, scyllo-inositol, catalase, surfactin, conjugated isoflavone-phosphate, butyrate, nitric oxide, unusual polysaccharides, glycolipids, hyaluronic acid, coenzyme Q10, and bacitracin Tracy.Scientific studies say that Bacillus subtilis will cause virtually any animal (including dairy cows, cattle, sheep, pigs, horses, dogs, cats, chicken, turkey, farmed shrimp, farmed prawns, farmed salmon, farmed trout, aquarium goldfish, and ornamental carp fish) to become much healthier, much stronger, and live much longer.Scientific studies say that Bacillus subtilis will cause virtually any plant (including fruit trees, vegetable crops, and ornamental plants) to become much healthier and grow much faster.Scientific studies say that Bacillus subtilis will both feed and protect the other good bacteria (including lactobacilli, bifidobacteria, Streptococcus thermophilus, Pediococcus acidilactici, and Weissella koreensis) in the human digestive tract, thereby causing them to multiply faster and produce greater quantities of beneficial chemicals.Scientific studies say that Bacillus subtilis will partly block the cancer-causing and other toxic effects of deadly mycotoxins (including aflatoxins, fumonisins, ochratoxins, and tricothecenes) in the digestive tracts of both humans and animals.Among real populations of real humans, scientific studies say that the people who ate the beneficial chemicals manufactured by Bacillus subtilis natto developed better bone densities and suffered much fewer bone fractures.Among real populations of real humans, scientific studies say that the people who ate the beneficial chemicals manufactured by Bacillus subtilis natto suffered less from all 3 causes of clogged arteries (calcification, blood clots, and cholesterol plaque formation).After receiving a routine chest X-ray, about half of all people with heart disease will be diagnosed as suffering from a calcified aorta. The vitamin K2/MK-7 and vitamin K2/MK-8 in natto (or in soymilk fermented with Bacillus subtilis natto) will remove the calcium from our arteries and put that calcium where it belongs - into our bones, where it will prevent future bone fractures. No other food and no prescription medicine can reverse arterial calcification. The statin drugs (including Crestor/rosuvastatin, Lipitor/atorvastatin, Zocor/simvastatin, and Pravachol/pravastatin) that medical doctors love to prescribe will dramatically lower blood levels of LDL bad cholesterol but also worsen the problem of arterial calcification.**********************************WHAT ABOUT CANCER?One scientific study done in 2011 by Kim, Kang, and Lee found that although humans who ate "non-fermented" soy foods dramatically decreased their risk of developing stomach cancer by 36%, the humans who ate "fermented" soy foods slightly increased their risk of developing stomach cancer by 22%."Fermented," in this scientific study, meant soy sauce [always contains salt], miso soup [always contains salt], doenjang [always contains salt], cheonggukjang [frequently contains salt], tempeh [sometimes contains deadly Salmonella], or natto [frequently eaten without salt/soy sauce].However, according to a 2002 scientific study done in Takayama City, which studied 30,304 Japanese men and women during a 7-year timespan, the 33% of people who ate the most natto had a 30% lower risk of developing stomach cancer than the 33% of people who ate the least natto, this despite the fact that more than half of all natto eaters in Japan prefer to add soy sauce [always contains salt] to their natto before eating it:"However, natto (but not miso) was associated with a decreased risk of stomach cancer death (HR=0.70 and 1.19 for the highest tertiles of natto and miso, respectively) after controlling for non-dietary and dietary covariates."In another scientific study done in 2004, which studied the Japanese men living in Ibaraki, Fukuoka, Nara, and Hokkaido:The 25% of men who ate the most fish had a 55% lower risk of developing prostate cancer than the 25% of men who ate the least fish.The 25% of men who ate the most "all soybean products" had a 47% lower risk of developing prostate cancer than the 25% of men who ate the least "all soybean products."The 25% of men who ate the most tofu had a 53% lower risk of developing prostate cancer than the 25% of men who ate the least tofu.The 25% of men who ate the most natto had a 75% lower risk of developing prostate cancer than the 25% of men who ate the least natto.The 25% of men who ate the most meat had a 119% HIGHER risk of developing prostate cancer than the 25% of men who at the least meat, the majority of which was imported from U.S. ranchers.In this scientific study, there was no correlation between the risk of prostate cancer and the consumption of tomatoes, cow's milk, all fruits, all vegetables, or "green-yellow" vegetables.Also, because the consumption of both fish and natto showed "significantly decreasing linear trends for risk," we can mathematically extrapolate that if these Japanese men had been eating even more fish or even more natto than they actually ate, then their risk of prostate cancer would have gone even lower.

I had read about the incredible health benefits of eating natto and wanted to try it but I was a little gun shy after reading the description of the actual stinky, slimy dish. I discovered the dried natto and I figured that would be a good compromise to start out with. These are awesome! They have a nice chewy texture and a delicious nutty flavor. They have now become my go-to snack food.

I eat Japanese Natto quite often so I expected this Japanese dried Natto was also a super food until I ate it. After a few hours, I felt sick and threw up and stayed in bed without food for three days. I should’ve known this item is not returnable. No more!!

I use these dried beans as a culture starter to make my own soya milk "yogurt " ! It works and is very easy , simple and cheap .Just take a small amount of the beans (I use ~1/4 teaspoon) . Add to a cup or two of soya milk ( I use Great Value Original Organic) . I first put the milk in a microwaveable container with lid and heat gradually and carefully to just hot enough to be uncomfortable to hold . This helps to eliminate some of the undesirable bacteria . Let it cool down to just warm enough hold or cooler - after putting the lid on . Add beans . Cover with lid and wrap with small towel . Let ferment at room temp for 3 to 4 days . It should solidify to a slightly watery yogurt consistency .That's it ! Enjoy your homemade "natto yogurt " . Refrigerate your left overs .I'm only sharing what worked for me . Worked great for several batches and with no failures so far . You can probably vary any part and still get good results . Experiment and have fun .I do this to have a cheap and easy way to have the benefits of natto .I got this idea from "Ronald M. Chavin " 's fine review above .You may of course simply eat the dryer beans , too . They are chewy , very salty , and taste sort of strong cheese . The wife says they smell like "old gym socks forgotten in a locker over the summer " but I kinda like the taste . They just cost to much to eat enough to do any good .

great taste and health benefits

My only concern, Is how long it took to get to me. It took so long, I almost thought they lost it in customs. But it finally arrived today. It came with a cute little package of something, I'm not sure what, But I'll peek inside to see what it is. I'll review more when I know.The package inside with the box, Was a little candy called Yaokin. Apparently they were being nice to give a free candy along with the Natto. I'm very pleased with this company.Also, The size of the dried Natto is so much smaller than I expected. I'm going to try and rehydrate them, And see if I can make my own fermented Natto for fresh.It gave me a little card inside, That looks like it was written by the company, So I feel happy to know they think of heir customers when they provide products, Kindly.I'll let you know how my bean eating goes.

Expected much more 'dry' natto - crunchy roasted dry natto. I hope this company will produce some freezed dry natto in near future. Freezed Dry Natto is great, doesn't smell, and so easy to consume this super beneficial food, natto.

Very good. I purchase, and eat, several different brands and types of dried natto beans through Amazon, and this one is my favorite. It is also the best buy, in terms of grams of dried soybeans per dollar, and the quality of the product is very high.