The bean for chocolate! This complex, bitter flavor is similar to unsweetened chocolate. A garnish that may be toasted (reduces the bitterness) first or simply sprinkled raw over any dish to pack a crunch and gain antioxidants to aid in reducing inflammation. These seeds from the fruit of a tree are found packaged in the baking aisle at the grocer, either in whole bean or as nibs.

Fermented soybeans increase estrogen-release and are a food-based probiotic. They are slimy, sticky, and stringy with a nutty flavor. This Japanese delicacy is often topped on yogurt.