Sauerkraut could fight bird flu, say scientists

news.telegraph ^ | 11/13/2005 | Jasper Copping

[Red Badger]

Hot dog relish? cure a cold maybe........

[muawiyah]

Saurkraut can vary in quality and character ~

[BulletBobCo]

If the virus doesn't kill us.....the smell of the cure will.

[Red Badger]

Try GERMAN version of sauerkraut, totally different taste and flavor...........

[tumblindice]

Kraut: it's loaded with vitamin C. The "limeys" used to sail with it to prevent scurvy.
Yarrrr

[Red Badger]

Well, the gas will keep it from being transmitted human to human........no one will come near you...........

[Shaun_MD]

I've never had authentic German sauerkraut. All I know is that the American stuff tastes like it's already been digested and recycled five or six times. I know all the sauerkraut fans are going to hate me now! lol.

[Red Badger]

Try GERMAN version or kim-chee, totally different........

[muawiyah]

There are a host of saurkraut styles all over the place ~ I wouldn't say there's any specific "German" kraut.

[montag813]

Prof Kang's team claims that lactobacillus, the lactic acid bacteria created during the fermenting process, is the active ingredient that could combat bird flu.

Lactobacillus is also prevalent in yogurt, and can be ingested in capsule or powder form. Remember to get the refrigerated kind...non-refrigerated lactobacillus or bifidus is USELESS.

[contemplator]

"I just want to know who force-fed a bunch of birds this stuff"

The article says it was the Koreans. It's not surprising they would feed it to their birds given the popularity of kimchee there. Keep in mind that a large majority of the birds that are infected belong to private owners and are kept in almost every backyard in the country. Their owners feed them anything that's cheap and that the birds will eat.

[Tokra]

I hate sauerkraut so I guess I'm a goner. Ah well, quality over quantity.

You've just never had it cooked right. Soak it in several changes of water to remove all the salty taste. (May take quite a few soakings). Braise it in the oven for 4 hours on very low heat with white wine, chopped onions & carrots. I guarantee even a sauerkraut hater will like it.

Another tip for liver haters - put calves liver in the freezer. When frozen, slice it into slices so thin you could read through them. Saute in butter for a quick minute. Melts in your mouth with none of that nasty mealy texture. Try it - you'll like it!

[Serb5150]

It's good to have a German Mommy that cooks on Thanksgiving.

[exile]

"All I know is that the American stuff tastes like it's already been digested and recycled five or six times. I know all the sauerkraut fans are going to hate me now! lol."

How dare you criticise the kraut! Who the he!! do you think you are! Nah, I'm just kidding, saurkraut isn't for everybody.

[Red Badger]

Take a can of American kraut, drain it, rinse it in strainer, put it in a skillet, add a tablespoon of bacon fat and a sprinkle of sugar across top, stir and heat thoroughly.........close to it......

[hiramknight]

the best thing about kraut happens late at night, while lying next to your peaceful, unsuspecting wife....heh heh heh heh...

[A message]

And thus the god, Irony, said, "The Germans and Koreans shall inherit the Earth."

LOL!!

[Shaun_MD]

I will certainly try that. Sounds very good. I have not tried sauerkraut or liver in ages. My taste has changed so maybe it will be different this time around.

[Sweetjustusnow]

Raw cabbage has the same properties and may even be better.

[Junior_G]

Sales of sauerkraut in the United States have also soared as a result of the research,

Do you suppose the reporter just made this part up? This is the first I've heard of the supposed curative powers of sauerkraut in combating bird flu; but the reporter is making it sound like it's common knowledge in the states and we are flocking to buy sauerkraut because of it.