Legume
Hikiwari Natto
A tier
Hikiwari natto is chopped or crushed soybeans fermented the same way: less whole-bean pop, easier to mix, a little less theatrical string. Same funk. A donburi mix. Itohiki is the whole-bean show.
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Characteristics
Preparations
DonburiKids Mix
Traits
Chopped BeanEasier MixLess PopLess TheatreMix InNot Whole ShowSame BacillusSame Funk
History
JP
Hikiwari natto was packed for easier mixing and for children.
JP
Chopped natto sat beside itohiki in the fridge case.
Hikiwari stayed the mix-in; itohiki stayed the classic.