Re: Sauerkraut question...

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Hi Ali,

Fermentation was a way to preserve foods back before we had refrigerators. Some

people automatically let it ferment for 6 weeks or longer because they like the

stronger flavour. You could put it in the fridge to slow down the fermentation

process. I think if you ate a little bit without problem, then it's fine.

Hope that helps!

(a group moderator)

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> Can anyone please tell me how long Sauerkraut will keep for please?

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> I made some of my own, but for some reason have been reluctant to eat it. It

looks and tastes ok, as I would expect it to, although it's not my favorite food

which may be why I haven't eaten it (I'm not a lover of vinegar or anything

strong flavored). I made it about 6 weeks ago and it is sitting in a glass

covered container on the worktop in my kitchen. I can't see any sign of

degeneration or anything, but would it still be ok to eat? Would it still work?

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> As my digestive issues have calmed down a lot I may not need it, but am

reluctant to throw it away if it is still ok. I have had some of it, but I

think part of my reluctance to eat it has also stemmed from being a bit

suspicious of it, never having had any 'real' sauerkraut before!

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> Had I been born in Germany and been brought up on it from the year dot I

wouldn't bat an eyelid over it, but it is not something I have ever encountered

before.

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> Ali.

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