Common questions

Is B&G, SAUERKRAUT healthy?

B&G, SAUERKRAUT scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This sauerkraut is made from simple, clean ingredients: white cabbage, water, and salt.

How processed is B&G, SAUERKRAUT?

B&G, SAUERKRAUT is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive B&G, SAUERKRAUT's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Selected White Cabbage counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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B&G, SAUERKRAUT

Name: B&G, SAUERKRAUT
Brand: Bloch & Guggenheimer

Bloch & Guggenheimer

Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by B&G Foods, Inc.

Category Vegetables

Summary

This sauerkraut is made from simple, clean ingredients: white cabbage, water, and salt. It is a processed food, but the lack of harmful additives or preservatives and the use of whole food ingredients contribute positively to its score. The processing level limits its maximum score, but the product remains a healthy choice within its category.

Key ingredients 3

Selected White Cabbage

Good

White cabbage is a fiber-rich cruciferous vegetable loaded with vitamins C and K, as well as beneficial antioxidants.

Water

Neutral

Essential for hydration and used as a basic medium for the preparation and fermentation of the vegetables.

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Salt

Neutral

Standard culinary salt used to draw out moisture and create the ideal environment for natural fermentation.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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