Meaning & use
Natto
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A traditional Japanese food made from soybeans fermented with Bacillus subtilis, known for its sticky texture and strong smell.
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She drizzled soy sauce over her bowl of natto and mixed it until it turned stringy.
Natto is a popular breakfast food in Japan, often served over rice.
A note on using this word
Natto's sticky, stringy texture comes from a mucilage created during fermentation, and its strong smell and flavor make it a famously polarizing food even within Japan.
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