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Sauerkraut is a lactic‑acid fermented cabbage product.
Origin: Germanic peoples (pre‑refrigeration era) — Germany, Eastern Europe (Poland, Czech Republic, Scandinavia)
See full technique reference →Homofermentative lactic acid bacteria such as Lactobacillus plantarum convert cabbage sugars into lactic acid, lowering the pH to 4.0–4.5 and preserving the vegetable. The acidification denatures proteins and gelatinizes starches, improving texture and generating vitamins B2, B12, C and bioactive peptides.
Primary Reaction
C6H12O6 → 2 CH3CH(OH)COOH (glucose to lactic acid)
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