Does Costco Sauerkraut Have Probiotics? An Expert's Analysis
                                
                                
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                                According to research published in the journal *Food & Function*, not all sauerkraut contains beneficial probiotics. The key question for shoppers is: does Costco sauerkraut have probiotics? The answer depends entirely on the specific brand and processing method, as most shelf-stable versions have had their live cultures killed during pasteurization.