Sauerkraut: meaning, definitions and examples

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sauerkraut

 

[ หˆzaสŠษ™rkraสŠt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chucrute

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‰เค•เคฐเค•เฅเคฐเคพเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sauerkraut

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kol fermentasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฒะฐัˆะตะฝะฐ ะบะฐะฟัƒัั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kapusta kiszona

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ถใƒฏใƒผใ‚ฏใƒฉใ‚ฆใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท choucroute

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ chucrut

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lahana turลŸusu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ์šฐ์–ดํฌ๋ผ์šฐํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎู„ู„ ุงู„ู…ู„ููˆู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kysanรฉ zelรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kyslรก kapusta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้…ธ่œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kislo zelje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรบrar kรกlfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัˆา›ั‹ะป ะบะฐะฟัƒัั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ˜แƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒก แƒกแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ turลŸu kษ™lษ™m

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,343, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.