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Why does a sauerkraut fermentation not usually require an added starter culture?

  • A.The bacteria are formed spontaneously from the juice
  • B.No bacteria are needed
  • C.Suitable lactic acid bacteria are already on the cabbage
  • D.The salt itself acts as the starting culture

Answer: C

Cabbage carries its own population of lactic acid bacteria, and salting plus submersion selects them from among everything else present. Starter cultures are used to make the process faster or more consistent, not because it could not otherwise happen.

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