If you’re adding white wine to yours, this is when I’d add it. Leave out some of the water if you don’t want it to be too “juicy”. Or to keep things simple, you can also use the “down-the-hatch” method where you basically just eat a spoonful of sauerkraut on its own before or after a meal. 😀

That being said, sauerkraut products made with sugar, vinegar, and/or other preservatives will likely not have probiotics. Boosts immune system –Unpasteurised sauerkraut is excellent for boosting immunity. When we eat probiotics, we help keep the lining of our stomach and digestive system healthy, preventing harmful substances leaking into our body causing an immune response.Probiotics, as mentioned above, are “good”, healthy, beneficial bacteria or yeast which live in our body and which can also reside in certain types of probiotic-rich foods such as traditional lacto-fermented sauerkraut. Shahbazi R, et al. (2021). Anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties of fermented plant foods. Experts estimate your gut to contain over 38 trillion microorganisms or “gut flora,” which is more than the total number of human cells in your body. These bacteria play a key role in your digestion.

Also, artificial coloring and preservatives are often added to the products that can further minimize the level of live bacteria that are actually found in sauerkraut. Maintaining a healthy gut flora also helps prevent the growth of harmful bacteria and may even boost the production of natural antibodies. In some cases, the product may be partially pasteurized (such as in cases of Bubbie’s sauerkraut) but since it’s not fully pasteurized, it may still contain probiotics.Probiotics help us to digest our food more easily; they help make vitamins for our health; they even nourish and protect the cells that make up our gut lining! To make miso, rice, barley, or soybeans are used. Although soybeans will always be the main ingredient even if barley or rice is added. Soybeans are the primary basis for the fermentation process to take place, while the other parts are used to change the flavor.

Like most other fermented foods, sauerkraut also contains various enzymes which help break down nutrients into smaller, more easily digestible molecules. SummaryDifferent probiotic strains may provide varying advantages. Older research identified that one serving of sauerkraut may contain up to 28 distinct bacterial strains. Consuming this wide variety of strains may give you a broader range of health benefits. Pathak DR, et al. (2021). Cabbage and sauerkraut consumption in adolescence and adulthood and breast cancer risk among US-resident Polish migrant women. In general, the best sauerkraut for gut health (for those who tolerate it well) is a sauerkraut which serves as a natural food source of probiotics. A healthy gut flora may also improve your mood and brain function. This is due to an intimate connection between your gut and brain. Gut bacteria may be able to send messages to your brain, influencing how it functions and perceives the world.