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All products should be refrigerated both before and after opening for best quality and health benefits. Refrigeration keeps our Kraut, Kimchi, Pickles and Pickled Vegetables crunchy and fresh and keeps our Everything Sauces smooth and vibrant. The cool temperatures slow the fermentation process of the live cultures in the kraut, ensure maximum benefit from the probiotics, extend the shelf-life and preserve the crunchy texture we love.
There is a 'Best By' date on each pouch. After opening, naturally fermented kraut can stay good for months! We at CK always eat our kraut in the first 30 days, for the crunchiest bite! If you see a change in color, texture, or unpleasant smell or taste this may indicate that other bacteria from your fridge have joined the party and you should throw out the remaining kraut.
As you likely know, raw sauerkraut like ours is naturally probiotic and rich in gut-friendly bacteria. As fermentation is a natural process, we do not know the exact count at any given time, but there are billions in each pouch. Leading dietitians recommend two forkfuls a day for optimal gut health.
All of our krauts, kimchi and pickles are vegan and certified gluten-free. Our Everything Sauces are not.
Yes! Our Krauts are compatible with keto, paleo, and Whole 30 lifestyles and are a fantastic way to add flavor and crunch to your diet. Our Dressings & Marinades are keto and paleo-friendly. If you follow a strict Whole 30 diet, you may want to know that our dressings contain a small amount of date syrup but otherwise are aligned.
We are frequently asked why we use flexible pouches for our kraut vs glass jars . Our pouches have an innovative one-way degassing valve. Check it out, it's on the back! All fermented and unpasteurized foods, our krauts included, will naturally give off a little gas as they continue to ferment. This vent allows that gas to gently escape. Hard containers made of glass and plastic don't allow this and create a messy situation of leaking juices and sometimes exploding containers. Even better, our flexible pouches take up less space in transit, weigh less, are recycle-ready, and are BPA and BPS free. Compared with the high toll on shipping heavy glass jars and energy intensive recycling process, flexible pouches are the right fit for our naturally fermented krauts.
Try our new product locator to find the store nearest you that carries the flavor you are looking for. All our products are found in the refrigerated set of the store. If you can’t find it, please ask for it at your local grocery store and contact our customer service team so we can let our sales team know where you want to see our products next!