Does Store-Bought Sauerkraut Have Live Probiotics? A Guide for Consumers
                                
                                
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                                According to nutrition experts, only specific types of commercially available sauerkraut contain live probiotics, even though all sauerkraut is technically a fermented food. The presence of these beneficial live bacteria, critical for gut health, depends entirely on how the product is processed and preserved.