Sauerkraut

Sauerkraut

When you sauerkraut bread you might wonder what it actually contains? It is nothing but fermented pickled cabbage, which is a stomach friendly vegetable rich with fiber. Used to top sausages or as a side dish, this condiment is made from fermented cabbage. If you are looking for sauerkraut then buy unpasteurized sauerkraut. Just remember:Always consult a physician before eating unpasteurized foods while pregnant.

What it contains? Made from fermented cabbage, sauerkraut is not only extremely rich in healthy live cultures, also helps with reducing allergy symptoms. Sauerkraut is also rich in vitamins B, A, E and C. It may contain following probiotics:  Leuconostoc mesenteroides, L. brevis, Pediococcus pentosaceus, L.  plantarum or L. bavaricus.

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Author: Sumana Rao | Posted on: February 5, 2016

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