John Belleme

John and Jan Belleme are the country's leading authorities on miso and other traditional Japanese foods. After living in Japan, where they learned the craft of miso-making firsthand,

the Bellemes co-founded the American Miso Compan. Their extensive research on Japanese foods has resulted in four books and over a hundred articles. Currently, the Bellemes are involved with A Taste of Health, a nonprofit organization that promotes the use of natural foods through education.