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The highest level of natto consumption in the country! Introducing recommended natto selected by local children [Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture]

Natto is a classic rice accompaniment . It is delicious and has a good nutritional balance, so many households probably keep it on hand.

Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture is famous for its high consumption of natto. The supermarket is always lined with a wide variety of natto, allowing you to choose whatever you want. I, who grew up in an area with a strong love for natto, would like to introduce delicious natto made by manufacturers in the prefecture If you're a natto fan or a fan of local food, please take a look until the end.

Fukushima City's top natto consumption is the nation's top

Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture and natto are inseparable. This is because according to the Household Survey, the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Fukushima City has been the largest annual natto consumption per household in Japan from 2019 to 2022. Although it fell to 9th place in 2023, it recorded a record high of 7,830 yen per household, bringing back the number one spot in the nation.

As you can see, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture is a "natto love area" where you often eat natto. Those from other prefectures will be surprised at the amount of natto they are lined up when they visit their local supermarket. A wide range of refrigerated shelves are placed from top to bottom, and a bunch of natto. There is also a wide variety of products. Large to small to thin. From famous manufacturers to brands from long-established local manufacturers, you can choose natto that suits your mood that day.

In this way, for Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture, natto is a must-have meal friend for dinner tables. also conducting unique local promotion activities as "the city that loves natto the most in Japan." we have held quiz campaigns related to natto and created Natto Gourmet Map that compiles information on restaurants that serve natto dishes If you're interested, please check it out on the Fukushima City website

Compare 7 natto products from manufacturers in Fukushima Prefecture!

At local supermarkets, a wide variety of natto is arranged, using a large amount of sales floor area. However, if there are too many people lined up, they may become distracted and are unable to choose.

So, the author, who was originally from Fukushima City and grew up eating natto, has compared seven natto products from manufacturers in the prefecture and compiled some of the recommended points.

Obama Natto "Natto-chan"

Obama natto

Obama Natto is a natto restaurant in Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, which adheres to traditional manufacturing methods and produces unique natto.

Natto-chan comes in two packs. Among the small nattos, the grains are slightly larger and plump. The skin is also soft, and when you chew it you can feel the flavor of beans. The included sauce has a soft flavor that makes use of the umami flavor of the dashi rather than the sweetness. Their stickiness is smooth and mouthfeeling, making them a delicious product that everyone from adults to children can enjoy.

Obama Natto "Natto-chan" <Information>

Obama natto "Edama natto"

Obama natto

This is a large natto in two packs. It does not come with sauce or mustard.

The biggest feature is the size of the grains. It uses azumae soybeans from Iwashiro, Nihonmatsu City, which is as close to the nails of my little finger. The moment you open the pack, you can't help but hear a loud voice. Each large grain is soft and the bean flavor gently spreads when you chew it. This natto will make you want to eat it carefully while chewing it all. If you like large natto, please try it.

Obama Natto "Edama Natto" <Information>

Obama natto "Aomame salted natto"

Obama natto

This natto is "eated with salt" which is quite rare for natto. Comes in 2 packs of 1 package.

The included salt is Echizen kelp salt. The salted natto is refreshing and the flavor of the beans is great...! Kelp also plays a famous role, and greatly improves the flavor. This natto is made with azumae and the grains are large. The soft grains and thin skin give it a good mouthfeel and does not interfere with the smooth thickness. This unusual and talented natto can be poured over rice, served as a single dish, or as a snack.

Obama natto "Aomame salted natto" <Information>

Minori natto "Refill"

Minori natto

This is "Refill" minori natto, manufactured by Midoriya, Ltd. in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. Comes in 2 packs of 1 package.

These small natto are also familiar to school lunches at local elementary and junior high schools. The small grains are soft, but each grain has a texture that is one grain each, giving it a firm presence. The beans have little tingling, and the sweet sauce gives it a gentle taste. The tenacity is smooth and smooth. This natto will make you want to eat more and say, "A second time!"

Minori natto "Refill" <Information>

Minori natto "Honoka"

Minori natto

Small-grained natto attracted attention after winning the Grand Prize and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award at the 28th National Natto Review held in 2024. Comes in 2 packs of 1 package.

Honoka's distinctive feature is its "surprisingly softness." It has a smooth texture that melts when you put it in your mouth. The included sauce has a rich dashi flavor and brings out the deliciousness of the beans to your heart's content. It doesn't have any bean shaking or quirky tastes, so even those who don't like natto are likely to eat it easily. This natto is recommended for everyone from small children to the elderly.

Minori natto "Honoka" <Information>

Ito Foods "Kanayama Natto"

Ito Foods

This is a small-grained natto produced by Ito Foods, a limited company in Shirakawa City, Fukushima Prefecture. Comes with sauce mustard and comes in 3 packs per package.

Its distinctive feature is its clear taste with little quirks. Natto is made from high-quality groundwater, and has a soft skin, a thick, and a mild mouthfeel. The rich, flavorful sauce with a dashi accentuates the flavor of the beans. This natto is a relaxing and nostalgic feeling.

Ito Foods "Kanayama Natto" <Information>

Nitta Shoten "Aizu Takada Natto"

Nitta Shoten

These small-grained natto are produced by Nitta Shoten Co., Ltd., which has been making natto since the Taisho period in Aizu Misato Town, Onuma District, Fukushima Prefecture. Comes in 3 packs of 1 package.

The characteristic of natto is a handmade method that inherits the skills of expertise and skill, and is finished using a handmade method, with a grainy texture. Each grain is soft, but still has a firm texture, making it hard to chew. Because it bites, natto gives you a strong taste of the beans. It is tenacious and somehow reminds me of the innocent and powerful climate of the Aizu region.

Nitta Shoten "Aizu Takada Natto" <Information>

Fukushima is a region that loves natto!

This time, we have introduced the recommended natto from Fukushima, starting with our love for natto, as well as from manufacturers in the prefecture.

Natto is an essential part of the Fukushima dinner table. To reflect this, many natto is lined up at supermarkets and food stores in Fukushima City and Fukushima Prefecture. Of course, there are many natto from manufacturers outside the prefecture, but if you're going to eat natto in Fukushima, be sure to try comparing natto from manufacturers outside the prefecture. You can enjoy the "rich flavor" created by each manufacturer, which is inherited by tradition and ingenuity.

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