{"id":577,"date":"2017-12-04T09:44:40","date_gmt":"2017-12-04T09:44:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/?p=577"},"modified":"2023-04-03T04:59:42","modified_gmt":"2023-04-03T04:59:42","slug":"can-sauerkraut-go-bad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/can-sauerkraut-go-bad\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Sauerkraut Go Bad?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:149.8127340824%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Are you a fan of sauerkraut? This tangy, healthy side dish is made from pickled cabbage so you know it&rsquo;s high in essential vitamins and dietary fiber. Sauerkraut is also fermented so it is loaded with probiotics that aid in digestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since sauerkraut has been pickled, storing this side dish is as easy as can be! Sauerkraut has a long storage life so you have plenty of time using up a bottle. That being said, sauerkraut doesn&rsquo;t keep forever.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-bag-534x800.jpg\" alt=\"Sauerkraut bag\" class=\"wp-image-3052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-bag-534x800.jpg 534w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-bag-334x500.jpg 334w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-bag.jpg 667w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20534%20800'%3E%3Crect%20width='534'%20height='800'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Sauerkraut bag\" class=\"wp-image-3052 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-bag.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-bag-534x800.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-bag-534x800.jpg.webp 534w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-bag-334x500.jpg.webp 334w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-bag.jpg.webp 667w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sauerkraut bag<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-sauerkraut-go-bad\">Can Sauerkraut Go Bad?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Yes, sauerkraut has a limited shelf life. However, it will take a while before this side dish turns bad. The vegetable is preserved in a sugar and vinegar solution. Sugars and vinegar are known to extend the shelf life of any dish, including side dishes like sauerkraut!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It helps that sauerkraut is quite stable. The pickling solution inhibits bacterial growth. That means the product won&rsquo;t spoil easily. The only real way that sauerkraut could go bad is if it&rsquo;s been stored improperly.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-prep-for-salad-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Sauerkraut prep for salad\" class=\"wp-image-3057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-prep-for-salad-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-prep-for-salad-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-prep-for-salad-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-prep-for-salad.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-prep-for-salad-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Sauerkraut prep for salad\" class=\"wp-image-3057 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-prep-for-salad-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-prep-for-salad-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-prep-for-salad-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-prep-for-salad.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-prep-for-salad.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sauerkraut prep for salad<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"signs-that-sauerkraut-has-gone-bad\">Signs that Sauerkraut Has Gone Bad<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Since sauerkraut is a fermented dish, it has, technically, gone bad. Still, there are times when the product becomes too ripe to consume. One of the first signs that the sauerkraut has gone bad is an off-smelling aroma. If the product emits a strong rotting odor, the sauerkraut has gone bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check if the fermented cabbage has taken on a weird texture or color. If there&rsquo;s significant texture or discoloration, discard the product. If you see greenish-blue specks on top of the pickled vegetable, the product has turned moldy and is no longer safe to eat.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sandwich-with-sauerkraut-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Sandwich with sauerkraut\" class=\"wp-image-1382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sandwich-with-sauerkraut.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sandwich-with-sauerkraut-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sandwich-with-sauerkraut-600x400.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Sandwich with sauerkraut\" class=\"wp-image-1382 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sandwich-with-sauerkraut.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sandwich-with-sauerkraut-300x200.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sandwich-with-sauerkraut.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/XZUqPMLHvzw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Jonathan Pielmayer (opens in a new tab)\">Jonathan Pielmayer<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-store-sauerkraut\">How to Store Sauerkraut?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The best way to store sauerkraut is to keep it in the refrigerator. Refrigeration helps inhibit bacterial growth and minimize the risk of spoilage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sauerkraut doesn&rsquo;t keep well in hot, humid environments so you have to keep it in cold storage. By keeping the product in the fridge, you can extend the shelf life of sauerkraut even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To store sauerkraut in the fridge, you can use its original packaging. However, if the sauerkraut came in tins instead of glass containers, you&rsquo;ll have to transfer the product to a glass or plastic container. Cans are not ideal for refrigeration. Just stick the product in the coldest spot in the fridge and you are done!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same storage methods work for other fermented products, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/can-pickles-go-bad\/\">pickles<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/can-kimchi-go-bad\/\">kimchi<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-submerged-in-brine-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Sauerkraut submerged in brine\" class=\"wp-image-3054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-submerged-in-brine-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-submerged-in-brine-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-submerged-in-brine-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-submerged-in-brine.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-submerged-in-brine-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Sauerkraut submerged in brine\" class=\"wp-image-3054 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-submerged-in-brine-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-submerged-in-brine-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-submerged-in-brine-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-submerged-in-brine.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-submerged-in-brine.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sauerkraut submerged in brine &ndash; the way to store it<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When kept in the refrigerator, sauerkraut will stay fresh for 6 months maybe more when the temperature is stable. It is important to keep the container tightly closed after every use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We don&rsquo;t recommend keeping the product at room temperature either. Although the pickling solution could extend the shelf life of the vegetable, the storage life won&rsquo;t be as long because of the unstable temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-date-on-bag-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Sauerkraut date on bag\" class=\"wp-image-3053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-date-on-bag-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-date-on-bag-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-date-on-bag-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-date-on-bag.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-date-on-bag-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Sauerkraut date on bag\" class=\"wp-image-3053 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-date-on-bag-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-date-on-bag-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-date-on-bag-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-date-on-bag.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sauerkraut-date-on-bag.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sauerkraut date on bag<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-you-freeze-sauerkraut\">Can You Freeze Sauerkraut?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Just like any food, you can freeze sauerkraut. However, freezing is not necessary at all. For one thing, refrigeration is enough to extend the shelf life of the product. In addition, freezing could alter the texture and flavor of sauerkraut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frozen and defrosted sauerkraut won&rsquo;t be as tasty as refrigerated sauerkraut. But if say, you still want to freeze this product, make sure to transfer the sauerkraut in a freezer-safe container.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"summary\">Summary<\/h4>\n\n\n<p>Sauerkraut is a versatile side dish that adds a boost of nutrients to everyday meals. It&rsquo;s a good thing that sauerkraut is so easy to store. Just keep these storage tips in mind the next time you shopped for sauerkraut in bulk!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sauerkraut is one tasty side dish! Although sauerkraut has a long shelf life, proper storage is a must. 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