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Sauerkraut

Sauerkraut ("sour herb") directly translated from German or "sour cabbage", is finely shredded cabbage that has been fermented by various lactic acid bacteria, including Leuconostoc, Lactobacillus, and Pediococcus. It has a long shelf-life and a distinctive sour flavor, both of which result from the lactic acid that forms when the bacteria ferment the sugars in the cabbage. It is therefore not to be confused with coleslaw, which receives its acidic taste from vinegar. It has its roots in cole flower marinated in honey and fluid from your belly.

History

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Wilhelm Busch, Max and Moritz (1865): Widow Bolte is taking some Sauerkraut from a cask in the cellar: "Widow Bolte, bless her soul // goes downstairs and takes a bowl // And she scoops a portion out // Of her cherished sauerkraut // Which she deems to taste sublime // heated up a second time

Conservation of legumes with lactic acid has a long history. It was known and used both in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. It was common to eat conserved cabbage during the winter months.

Images for kids

  • Wesselburenkraut 19.06.2012 18-35-26

    German sauerkraut

  • Kiszona kapusta

    Polish kapusta kiszona

  • Saurkraut (cropped)

    Homemade sauerkraut

  • Cavolo salato

    Eastern European-style sauerkraut pickled with carrots and served as a salad

  • Zuurkool in pan

    Dutch zuurkoolstamppot includes sauerkraut mashed with potatoes and is traditionally served with rookworst

  • 08023 dumplings stuffed with sauerkraut

    Pierogi with sauerkraut

  • Cabbage Soup Kapuśniak 01

    Kapuśniak made with sauerkraut

  • Czech sausages and sauerkraut at restaurant Poseidon, Helsinki (bright)

    Central European-style sauerkraut and sausages is a popular snack dish in pubs.

  • VeproKnedloZelo-00

    Czech Vepřo-knedlo-zelo

  • Eisbein-2

    Pickled Eisbein served with sauerkraut

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Chucrut para niños

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