sauerkraut
noun
sau·er·kraut
ˈsau̇(-ə)r-ˌkrau̇t 
: cabbage cut fine and fermented in a brine made of its own juice with salt
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Kimchi and sauerkraut, on the other hand, have probiotics and thus belong to the latter.
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Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
Or, invest in a fermentation crock and turn it into sauerkraut.
—Sarah Kuta, The Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2024
Served in a bun with tangy sauerkraut and spicy mustard, these brats are a Wisconsin tailgate essential.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
Probiotic-rich sauerkraut paired with cheese or crackers.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 2 Oct. 2024
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Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
Or, invest in a fermentation crock and turn it into sauerkraut.
—Sarah Kuta, The Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2024
Served in a bun with tangy sauerkraut and spicy mustard, these brats are a Wisconsin tailgate essential.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
Probiotic-rich sauerkraut paired with cheese or crackers.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 2 Oct. 2024
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sauerkraut
noun
sau·er·kraut
ˈsau̇(-ə)r-ˌkrau̇t
: finely cut cabbage fermented in brine
Etymology
German, from sauer "sour" + Kraut "greens"
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