Aldi Sauerkraut

Almost all Aldi shoppers love Aldi's sauerkraut based on Deutsche Kuche German Style Sauerkraut internet reviews. Aldi sauerkraut can be found under the private-label brand Deutsche Kuche: Authentic German Food. It is an Aldi German food that can be found throughout the year.

Sauerkraut is a traditional German side dish that pairs well with German Bavarian bratwursts.

Aldi's sauerkraut has a gingham styled blue and white lid and comes in a 24 oz glass jar. The label says Deutsche Kuche: Authentic German Food | German Style Sauerkraut. It is typically located in the aisle with canned fruit and vegetables.

Sauerkraut is made from fermented cabbage. It is a traditional German food that is usually served as a side dish or can be used as an ingredient in recipes. What should you do with sauerkraut? Popular recipes using sauerkraut include Reuben sandwiches, pork and sauerkraut, brats with sauerkraut, and even grilled cheese sandwiches with sauerkraut.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Cabbage, water, salt

Aldi Sauerkraut Nutrition Information

Servings: About 8
Serving size: ½ cup
Amounter per serving
Calories: 20
Total Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 440mg (20% DV)
Total Carbohydrate: 4g (1% DV)
Fiber: 3g (11% DV)
Total Sugars: 1g
Added Sugars: 0g
Protein: 1g
Vitamin D: 0% DV
Calcium: 3% DV
Iron: 0% DV
Potassium: 3% DV

Is Aldi sauerkraut fermented?

Yes, the Aldi sauerkraut by Deutsche Kuche is fermented since sauerkraut is fermented cabbage. However, Aldi sauerkraut does not have probiotics even though it is technically a fermented food. Store-bought sauerkraut that is found in a jar or can that is sitting in an aisle rather than in a refrigerated section does not contain live probiotics. Typically jars or cans that are shelf-stable at room temperature are pasteurized. Pasteurization results in eliminating bacteria (both good and bad) since the food item is heated to a high temperature - thus removing the most important health benefit of eating a "fermented" food.

Does canned sauerkraut have live probiotics?

No, canned or jarred sauerkraut that is kept at room temperature when it is purchased does not have live probiotics. Both good and bad bacteria are destroyed during the pasteurization and canning process. If the sauerkraut was refrigerated at purchase then it is likely that it has live probiotics. Aldi does carry refrigerated sauerkraut as a Special Buy item throughout the year. However, the jarred Deutsche Kuche German Style Sauerkraut does not have probiotics.

Is Deutsche Kuche German Style Sauerkraut pasteurized?

Yes, Deutsche Kuch German Style Sauerkraut is pasteurized. The telltale sign that it is pasteurized is that it is not found in the refrigerated area at Aldi. It is found in the aisle of canned goods. To be shelf-stable, the food items have to be pasteurized to kill off any bad bacteria. This also results in killing any probiotics ("good" bacteria).