Does Heating Sauerkraut Destroy the Probiotics? A Nutritional Guide
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According to research, most probiotic cultures begin to die off at temperatures above 115°F (46°C), meaning high-heat cooking methods will significantly diminish the live cultures in sauerkraut. While heating sauerkraut does kill the beneficial bacteria, it doesn't eliminate all nutritional value, and there are ways to cook it while preserving some probiotic content.
