Sauerkraut is one of the well-known dishes in Germany. Although the word “sauerkraut” is a German word, sauerkraut is transmitted from China to Europe. Sauerkraut is a raw cabbage fermented by various lactic acid bacteria. It tastes a little sour, so it is named “suan cai” in Chinese, directly translating to “sour cabbage”.
The health benefits of sauerkraut cannot be underestimated as 1 gram of sauerkraut may contain 1000 to 100 million CFUs (probiotics). Also, it helps to regulate the digestive and excretory systems, resulting in preventing gastric ulcers and colon cancer. All in all, sauerkraut is very beneficial for your gut health.
Here, let’s dive deep into the top 10 sauerkraut in Malaysia.
1. Clearspring Sauerkraut
The Clearspring sauerkraut does not have a strong taste like other brands. Yet, it has an authentic deep flavor. This sauerkraut uses Lacto-fermentation to ferment naturally. Other than that, they do not use vinegar in the fermented process as it kills good bacteria.
Size available: 360g
Ingredients: White cabbage (97%), sea salt, juniper berries 1%)
Country Origin: United Kingdom
Price: RM10.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
2. Robo sauerkraut
Unlike other brands, Robo sauerkraut stores in a can. So you must consume it within three days or put it in a non-metallic container and keep it refrigerated. Sauerkraut helps boost your immune system. So you can get lots of nutrition by just adding this as your side dish.
Size available: 770g
Ingredients: White cabbage (97%), sea salt
Country Origin: Germany
Price: RM14.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
3. S&W Sauerkraut
The sauerkraut of S&W comes from the best of the crop to bring you premium quality taste and quality. So you can taste a slight sweetness with its salty and sour flavor. You can try topping with a hot dog, sandwiches, and salad to add up a variety of nutrition. Visit their website to get more recipes.
Size available: 397g
Ingredients: White cabbage, water, sea salt
Country Origin: United States of America
Price: RM11.99
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
4. Kefir.lab sauerkraut
Kefir.lab’s sauerkraut is 100% handmade and is muslim friendly. The seller added caraway seeds, garlic, and ginger for extra healing and anti-inflammation. No flavoring and no preservatives were added. Other than sauerkraut, the seller sells fermented turmeric and purple cabbage too.
Size available: 300g
Ingredients: Cabbage, salt, caraway seeds, pepper, garlic & ginger
Country Origin: Malaysia
Price: RM17.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
5. Libby’s Crispy Sauerkraut
Libby’s uses sustainable and ecological well-being to plant their plants, making their sauerkraut crispy. You can add this to your wrap, pasta, and skillet ham. However, unlike cabbage, sauerkraut is high in sodium. So people who undertake a low sodium diet must take note of that.
Size available: 411g
Ingredients: Cabbage, salt
Country Origin: United States of America
Price: RM15.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
6. Barrel Sauerkraut
Barrel sauerkraut is produced according to a traditional German recipe, giving you the full flavor. So it is ideal as a side dish for smoked pork, porridge, sausages, and more. In addition, this sauerkraut is 100% vegan-friendly, gluten-free, lactose-free, and without flavor enhancers.
Size available: 850ml
Ingredients: White cabbage, salt
Country Origin: Germany
Price: RM35.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
7. Always Fresh Sauerkraut
Barrel sauerkraut is made according to a traditional Polish recipe. Sauerkraut contains fiber, iron, vitamin A, C, K, magnesium, and potassium — everything you need in fresh vegetables. So, you can consume a few scoops of this if you don’t have time to cook vegetables.
Size available: 460ml
Ingredients: White Cabbage (95%), Water, Salt, Wine Vinegar
Country Origin: Poland
Price: RM19.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
8. Mildessa Sauerkraut
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Mildessa sauerkraut is the number 1 sauerkraut in Germany. Moreover, it is mildly seasoned with a shot of white wine, making it juicy and rich in vitamin C. Plus, people with a weak digestive system can replace this with broccoli as it is easier to digest and would make your stomach bloated.
Size available: 850ml
Ingredients: White cabbage, wine, salt
Country Origin: Germany
Price: RM28.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
9. Hefage Sauerkraut
Hefage is a product of southeast China. Although this product is in packaging, the nutrition is the same as a jar one. In addition, once opened, you must transfer it to a jar container to prolong the shelf life.
Size available: 500ml
Ingredients: White cabbage, salt
Country Origin: China
Price: RM4.49
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
10. Dega Sauerkraut
Dega sauerkraut is based in Italy and they select every product carefully, and their vegetables are cultivated in an open field too. As a result, this sauerkraut is rich in iron, fiber, copper, vitamin A, B, C and K. You can swap this with your salad lettuce from time to time.
Size available: 770g
Ingredients: White cabbage, salt
Country Origin: Italy
Price: RM16.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
Overall, sauerkraut survived for thousands of years and has become a famous side dish worldwide. Especially appreciated by Germans, where the name sauerkraut comes from. Nonetheless, the benefits of sauerkraut are worth knowing.
4 surprising benefits of sauerkraut
- Reduced gas production
- Spike Vitamin C
- Immune support
- Spike Vitamin K2
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