The Chemical Building. Blocks of Life. Concept Outline. 3.1 Molecules are the building blocks of life. The Chemistry of Carbon. Because individual carbon. atoms can form multiple covalent bonds, organic molecules. can be quite complex. 3.2 Proteins perform the chemistry of the cell. The Many Functions of Proteins. Proteins can be cata-. lysts, transporters, supporters, and regulators. Amino Acids Are the Building Blocks of Proteins. Proteins. are long chains of various combinations of amino acids. A Proteinâs Function Depends on the Shape of the.
Fermented soy bean rolls are made into thin rolls or hand rolls. The natto is first mixed with soy sauce to get a thick consistency. In some cases, hot mustard is mixed inside (in this case, wasabi will not be used). Perilla leaf or sliced scallions are used as condiments. Also see: How to Make Sushi.
Miso, fermented soybean paste, is made from soybeans, rice or barley, sea salt, and koji (fermentation starter). The majority of miso marketed in America is kome miso, made from a combination of soybeans and rice.ka miso is made from about 70% soybean and 30% rice or barley. The long fermentation period, about one to one and one half years, produces darker colored, strong and salty miso. Aka miso contains about 13% salt by volume, or about half teaspoon salt per tablespoon of miso. Shiro miso presents a yellowish beige color.