CultureAugust 8, 2026

sauerkraut

SOW-er-krowt

Definition

Finely cut raw cabbage that has been fermented in its own juices with salt.

Etymology

The word is a direct borrowing from German, combining 'sauer' (sour) and 'Kraut' (cabbage or herb), reflecting the cabbage's transformation through pickling.

In the news

The article highlights sauerkraut as a classic example of a fermented food deeply ingrained in the culinary traditions of specific cultures.

4 Countries With a Deep Love of Fermented Foods – and 5 That Avoid Them Entirely

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