Fermented wheat is wheat that has been allowed to ferment with yeast. Fermentation process begins to breakdown components of the grain easing digestion. Fermented wheat flour has higher and more absorbable contents of zinc, calcium, iron, and magnesium. Fermented soybeans are soybeans that have begun to be broken down during the fermentation process. They act as a precursor to many different staples in Asian cuisines such as soy sauce, miso paste, and natto.