Abstract
The word “natto” originated from Japan, which was known as stinky bean, salt bean or silk bean in Chinese folk. Natto contains multiple functional components, including nattokinase, soybean isoflavone, γ-polyglutamic acid, vitamin K2, biogenic amines, SOD, small-molecule polypeptide, which has good preventive and curative effects for many diseases, such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, menopausal symptoms and hypoimmunity. Along with the aging population in the world and China, it is urgent to improve the quality of life. It is necessary to enhance the understanding of natto-related knowledge, expand propaganda power, accept natto consciously and eat natto frequently, which is good for our health and helps our country to build a healthy and harmonious society. This review will descript the development, components, functions and prospects of natto, which help us to offer theoretical basis for promoting natto industry.
Highlights
It is necessary to enhance the understanding of natto-related knowledge, expand propaganda power, accept natto consciously and eat natto frequently, which is good for our health and helps our country to build a healthy and harmonious society
The word “natto” originated from Japan, which is fermented by natto Bacillus subtilis after ordinary steaming or high-pressure steaming
Natto industry has been developed for more than 20 years, natto has not been accepted by people for many reasons, one of which is the lack of good propaganda and promotion
Summary
The word “natto” originated from Japan, which is fermented by natto Bacillus subtilis after ordinary steaming or high-pressure steaming It has a special flavor and contains many functional components, such as nattokinase (NK), γ-polyglutamic acid, superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase, soy isoflavones, saponins, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI), vitamin K2 and small molecule peptides, and so on. All of these components give natto multiple functions, including improving gastrointestinal health, dissolving blood clots, reducing blood fat [1] [2], lowering blood pressure [3], antioxida-. Putting the healthy body and the spiritual civilization as the ultimate goal, we will push forward to create a healthy, sustainable, stable and harmonious society
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