how long does sauerkraut take to ferment
The best quality sauerkraut is fermented for a minimum of 20 days. This time span ensures good flavor development, proper acidity level and complete consumption of all the sugars in the cabbage. The L. mesenteroides do most of their work in the first 3 days. They are the smallest of the three bacteria studied.or starters, until you like the taste, texture and tang of your sauerkraut! After all, you have to like it to eat it. Many have a hard time waiting for three weeks with their first few jars of sauerkraut. Plus, it is rather unnerving to leave a jar of food just sitting on your counter.