Sauerkraut: meaning, definitions and examples
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sauerkraut
[ หzaสษrkraสt ]
fermented food
Sauerkraut is a dish made from finely shredded raw cabbage that has been fermented by various lactic acid bacteria. This process of fermentation has been practiced for centuries and is particularly popular in Central and Eastern European cuisines. The resulting product is tangy and has a characteristic sour taste, which complements many dishes. It is often used as a topping or side dish, and is known for its probiotic properties, which are beneficial for gut health.
Synonyms
fermented cabbage, pickled cabbage.
Examples of usage
- I added sauerkraut to my hot dog.
- Sauerkraut is a traditional German dish.
- Fermented foods like sauerkraut are great for digestion.
Translations
Translations of the word "sauerkraut" in other languages:
๐ต๐น chucrute
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเคฐเคเฅเคฐเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Sauerkraut
๐ฎ๐ฉ kol fermentasi
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฒะฐัะตะฝะฐ ะบะฐะฟัััะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ kapusta kiszona
๐ฏ๐ต ใถใฏใผใฏใฉใฆใ
๐ซ๐ท choucroute
๐ช๐ธ chucrut
๐น๐ท lahana turลusu
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ์ฐ์ดํฌ๋ผ์ฐํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฎูู ุงูู ูููู
๐จ๐ฟ kysanรฉ zelรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ kyslรก kapusta
๐จ๐ณ ้ ธ่
๐ธ๐ฎ kislo zelje
๐ฎ๐ธ sรบrar kรกlfur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าััาัะป ะบะฐะฟัััะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแ แแก แกแแชแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ turลu kษlษm
๐ฒ๐ฝ chucrut
Etymology
The word 'sauerkraut' is of German origin, combining 'sauer', meaning 'sour', and 'kraut', meaning 'cabbage'. This culinary practice dates back to ancient times when cabbage was preserved through fermentation for long-term storage. The method is widely believed to have originated in China over 2,000 years ago, where it was made with rice wine instead of salt. The Germans adopted this technique, and by the 15th century, sauerkraut had become a staple in German cuisine. It was brought to the Americas by European immigrants, and it continues to be a popular food, especially in dishes like Reuben sandwiches and bratwurst. Today, sauerkraut is recognized not only for its distinctive flavor but also for its health benefits, including its probiotic content, which promotes a healthy digestive system.