Canned sauerkraut can still have other health benefits, like vitamins and fibers, and you might even find a brand that adds lab-grown probiotics back into the product, but it's not the same as an ...

One cup of sauerkraut can have close to 950 milligrams (mg) of sodium. Adults should aim for no more than 2,300 mg of sodium daily —better yet, limit intake to 1,500 mg—according to the ...

Most sauerkraut has a shelf life of up to two years from the date of packing, according to Azevedo. However, once opened, he recommends keeping it refrigerated, fully submerged in its brine, and ...