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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Probiotic foods, like yogurt, sauerkraut, and kimchi, support gut health by introducing beneficial bacteria to your gut.
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Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
Sam’s Super Samwiches is a lunch counter known for its Birmingham-style hot dogs that are dressed with ground beef, mustard, onion, sauerkraut, and a tangy sauce.
—Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Foods rich in prebiotic fiber include green bananas, legumes, oats, barley, cabbage, artichokes, asparagus, kimchi, and sauerkraut.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
This year’s Reuben sandwich twist on the traditional Turkey Ball is filled with corned beef, cheese, sauerkraut and rye bread with a boysenberry dipping sauce on the side.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
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Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
Sam’s Super Samwiches is a lunch counter known for its Birmingham-style hot dogs that are dressed with ground beef, mustard, onion, sauerkraut, and a tangy sauce.
—Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Foods rich in prebiotic fiber include green bananas, legumes, oats, barley, cabbage, artichokes, asparagus, kimchi, and sauerkraut.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
This year’s Reuben sandwich twist on the traditional Turkey Ball is filled with corned beef, cheese, sauerkraut and rye bread with a boysenberry dipping sauce on the side.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
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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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