garylin Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Can anyone recommend a good brand for sauerkraut? I've checked at my grocery store and I can't find any that don't have those extra incredients that make it non-compliant Thanks, Gary Day 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Bubbies. In the refrigerated section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garylin Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 thank you!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ShannonM816 Posted March 27, 2015 Moderators Share Posted March 27, 2015 Wildbrine is good as well, but you might have to go to Whole Foods to find it. It's also in the refrigerated section. (I forgot to mention -- some of their kimchi is not compliant, but a lot of their stuff is. Just read the labels.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamakitty Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I can't see where you live, but if you are the Northwestern US, there's Farman's Brand kraut. I got a screaming deal on a huge jar at Costco recently. Its ingredients are Cabbage, Water, Contains 2% Or Less of Salt, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative). The Sodium Benzoate is OK on a whole30. There are better options out there, but this is a very tasty technically compliant kraut. Also Steinfeld's brand, they are made by the same parent company and have the same ingredients. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmary Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I can't see where you live, but if you are the Northwestern US, there's Farman's Brand kraut. I got a screaming deal on a huge jar at Costco recently. Its ingredients are Cabbage, Water, Contains 2% Or Less of Salt, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative). The Sodium Benzoate is OK on a whole30. There are better options out there, but this is a very tasty technically compliant kraut. Also Steinfeld's brand, they are made by the same parent company and have the same ingredients. Keep in mind, that although the kraut may be compliant, it is probably not true fermented kraut so would not have the probiotic benefits. Both are compliant but for probiotics you need the fermented kind (check the refrigerator section for that--it is not shelf stable.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamakitty Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Keep in mind, that although the kraut may be compliant, it is probably not true fermented kraut so would not have the probiotic benefits. Both are compliant but for probiotics you need the fermented kind (check the refrigerator section for that--it is not shelf stable.) Aha! Thanks for the tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nnhhoffman Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Check your nearest whole foods store. I've been able to get fermented kraut with just cabbage, water and sea salt. It's also easy and cheaper to make your own kraut. Check the web for instructions but you can make a one quart batch with just two pounds of shredded cabbage and four teaspoons of sea salt. You ferment it right in the jar so you really don't even need a crock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ultrarunnergirl Posted May 12, 2015 Moderators Share Posted May 12, 2015 If it's not in the refrigerated section, it's probably not the real thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpinSpin Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 **If you have a family member who is not a fan of sauerkraut, melt some ghee in a pan and let it warm up. Toss in your sauerkraut and saute until just warm--don't heat till hot if you are using fermented sauerkraut--and serve. My hubby, who is a lover of vinegar pickled sauerkraut was taken aback by fermented, but announced that it was the best he ever had just warmed up in the melted ghee. REALLY good with compliant sausages!! We like it with the chicken and apple -- i think they are the adiels brand that we grab at costco-- ** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staci_ny Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Will it say "fermented" on it? Or should I look for other keywords that indicate its the fermented kind I'm looking for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkers Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Will it say "fermented" on it? Or should I look for other keywords that indicate its the fermented kind I'm looking for? A lot (most?) of saurkraut is fermented. The trick is to look at how it's packaged. If it's in a shelf-stable jar then it's been heat treated and wouldn't have the probiotic benefits. It's still tasty and Whole30 approved (assuming there are no non-compliant ingredients on the ingredient list), it just doesn't have the good bugs in it. If you want to buy saurkraut that still has the good bugs, look for brands that are sold in the refridgerated section. Bubbie's is a popular brand--just make sure to read labels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpinSpin Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 The sauerkraut that is on the store shelves-like where the olives and pickles are--is done in a vinegar brine and hot packed, so if there were any good bugs in it, they are killed off in the canning process. Real, raw sauerkraut, the one that has all the good stuff in it, is raw packed and is in the refrigerated section. I have only found 1 or 2 brands where I live in my local store. If you have a Trader Joes or a Whole Foods, I would start there, and look around in your local market. Walmart is sure not too, but if you find a store that carries Bubbies pickles, which are in a salt brine and seasonings only, they might be able to order some in for you. If not, you could try making your own--it isn't that difficult--just cabbage, salt and a few jars to pack it in. There are instructions that you can find on line for exact amounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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