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cashewy
08-16-2007, 07:15 PM
such as my santa cruz organic 100% lemon juice and edens organic sauerkraut....suddenly aware that these are not actually raw?????
Veganforlife
08-16-2007, 07:18 PM
Probably not. If any jarred food you open has a "vacuum" seal, then for sure it's not raw...
cashewy
08-16-2007, 07:34 PM
thanks, i knew that was an obvious one!!

back to the rawing board!!!
StarFire
08-16-2007, 08:24 PM
OMG thats so cute... back to the 'rawing board' !!! :D
JudyMac
08-17-2007, 04:37 AM
It is possible to get sauerkraut that is raw, check if the maker decants the kraut into the jars, if so it is pasteurised to make the seal. There is a possibility that the sauerkraut has been fermented in the jar, it is a valid kraut making method, if so the fermentation seals it.

Otherwise how about making your own? It is very easy. Here is a site with step by step instructions and a video:

Sauerkraut recipe & video (http://www.kitchengardeners.org/sauerkraut.html)
Beachhunter
08-17-2007, 07:23 AM
I have seen saurkraut in a bag in the refrigerated section before. I haven't read the label so am not sure the process it went thru, but maybe that is an option.
Veganforlife
08-17-2007, 08:10 AM
I have seen saurkraut in a bag in the refrigerated section before. I haven't read the label so am not sure the process it went thru, but maybe that is an option.

Oh, I'm sure that is processed. Plus it's packaged in a plastic bag - ugh!!!