How is natto usually packaged?
Natto has a gooey consistency and is made from a fermented variety of soybean called natto. Natto is rich in protein but emits a strong odor that usually causes one to have to acquire a taste for the substance. Hard to find outside of Japan, natto is usually served over rice.Straw and Cedar BoxesOriginally, natto was packaged in containers made of straw or cedar board. Peddlers would sell their natto on a daily basis as the substance would not keep fresh for more than a day.Polystyrene ContainersMore commonly today, natto is sold in polystyrene trays or cups. The shelf life now is approximately one week but preferably sold within two to three days of preparation.Paper CupsAn on the go method of packaging natto is in a paper cup sealed with a plastic covering which can be heated or eaten as is.Freeze DriedA more sustainable method of packaging natto is freeze drying. This greatly extends the consumption life of the product. Rehydrate the beans in water.FrozenFreezing natto is another wa
