The Important Role That Sauerkraut Played in German History

DW Food explains how the simple fermented dish of sauerkraut played a crucial role inGermanhistory, particularly in the military. The nutrients in sauerkraut helped prevent scurvy among sailors and soldiers, and it was very inexpensive to make. Sadly, the ubiquitous use of sauerkraut by Germans during World War I led to a nickname by the Americans.

Sauerkraut played an important role for thousands of years. That's because it keeps well and is chock full of vitamin C. It protected sailors from scurvy and nourished soldiers in the First and Second World Wars. And this is when Germans were first nicknamed Krauts", especially by Americans.

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