Sauerkraut could fight bird flu, say scientists

[Aeternitas]

Sauerkraut could fight bird flu, say scientists

By Jasper Copping
(Filed: 13/11/2005)

Sauerkraut, the dish adored in Germany but much maligned in Britain, could prove to be a secret weapon against the threat of bird flu, experts revealed yesterday.

Scientists believe that the traditional recipe, which is made from chopped cabbage that is fermented for at least a month, contains a bacteria that may combat the potentially fatal disease.

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[Laocoon]

At least a good news. It's rare those times. I love Choucroute.

[Engelbrecht]

Originally Posted by Carnyx

At least a good news. It's rare those times. I love Choucroute.

You like to tease the Germans a little, right?

If you love sauerkraut, have you ever cooked choucroute garnie?

If not, I think you would love it!

[Laocoon]

Originally Posted by Engelbrecht

You like to tease the Germans a little, right?

Not really. I tease many ethnicities, mine included.

If you love sauerkraut, have you ever cooked choucroute garnie?

If not, I think you would love it!

I do but never gave it a try myself. My mother has, though.

[Kernunnos]

At last we have found the ultimate german secret weapon. .... the Secret professor Von Fat genetic weapon ... SuperSauerkraut !

These damn krauts !