Eggs can legally be sold up to a month after the sell-by date, after which they are indeed illegal but still very much edible for another two weeks or so, longer if theyâre hard-boiled and kept in the shell.
Sauerkraut & Sodium. Sauerkraut in bowl with cabbage on cutting board Photo Credit zeleno/iStock/Getty Images. Sauerkraut has some impressive nutritional benefits. Itâs a fat-free, low calorie food, and a good source of fiber, iron and vitamins C and K. As a naturally fermented product, itâs also a probiotic.The bad news is this: sauerkraut is so high in sodium that it should only be enjoyed in small amounts to avoid consuming an excessive amount of salt.hese values give some perspective on the sodium in sauerkraut. One-quarter cup of canned, drained sauerkraut has 235 milligrams of sodium and a 1-cup serving jumps to 939 milligrams.
In sauerkraut, the fermentation process has a very specific purpose: to quickly proliferate through the food by lactic acid-producing bacteria (LABs), primarily Lactobacilli. These Lactobacilli cause the pH to be reduced, making the environment acidic and unsuitable for the growth of unwanted bacteria.n the presence of oxygen yeasts can be oxidized to form vinegar-not something we want in our sauerkraut. Yeasts can also cause off-flavors and discoloration, visible signs you need a better seal on your sauerkraut. Pink sauerkraut (not from red cabbage) is a sign of yeast.