How long does unopened sauerkraut last?

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asked May 24, 2019 in Other-Food Drink by 406Rcharmsrev (300 points)
How long does unopened sauerkraut last?

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answered May 24, 2019 by Minty (132,850 points)
Unopened cans of sauerkraut can last up to 5 years but after 3 years it starts to lose it's freshness.

The homemade sauerkraut that remains sealed or remains in canning jars can last up to 5 years or sometimes longer as well.

When sauerkraut has gone bad it will usually turn a different color and have a bad smell to it or have some mold growth in the sauerkraut.

My Grandma used to can sauerkraut and she kept sauerkraut in canning jars that were never opened for 5 and 6 years and it was still good to eat even though it was not as fresh.

But the sauerkraut you buy in stores in the metal cans can last up to 5 years before it starts to go bad.

If the can is rusty or leaking then it should be thrown out.

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