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fermented food
Food products that have been transformed through the action of microorganisms such as bacteria, yeast, or mold. Includes items like miso, soy sauce, natto, yogurt, and kimchi.
納豆は代表的な発酵食品だ。
Natto is a typical fermented food.
発酵食品は腸内環境を整えると言われている。
Fermented foods are said to improve gut health.
日本には味噌、醤油、漬け物など多くの発酵食品があり、和食に欠かせない存在だ。
Japan has many fermented foods such as miso, soy sauce, and pickles, which are essential to Japanese cuisine.
CULTURE:
Japan has a particularly rich tradition of fermented foods. Key examples include 味噌 (miso), 醤油 (soy sauce), 納豆 (natto), 漬け物 (pickles), 酢 (vinegar), and 甘酒 (sweet sake). Fermented foods have received increased attention for their health benefits.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 発酵食品を取り入れる (to incorporate fermented foods)
- 伝統的な発酵食品 (traditional fermented foods)
- 発酵食品ブーム (fermented food boom)