My two kids, ages 5 and 8, love natto. I can't stand the smell. If it's the soy bean you're after, ask for Edamame in your local Japanese supermarket (which, I'm sure, is the only place you're bound to find natto anyway). Also, Tofu (also made from soy beans) is supposed to be very healthy. Neither of those products smells or tastes anywhere near as foul as natto ...