The Origins of Nattokinase and Its Benefits
Nattokinase is the type of enzyme present in natto. Fermented soybeans are used to produce natto, a traditional food from Japan. Its texture resembles that of cheese and is often prepared by steaming or boiling.
Natto is produced through the fermentation of soybean paste using bacteria species like Bacillus subtilis or Bacillus natto. While active enzymes can also be found in other products produced using fermented soybeans, you can only find nattokinase in natto. …