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FREMONT -- The Fremont Company produces 20,000 tons of sauerkraut each year. Kraut has always been touted as a healthy food -- curing just about any ailment including intestinal problems.
Recently, The Fremont Company saw sauerkraut sales spike by 850% in some midwest stores. The reason may be found in a tank room where the sauerkraut is fermented. During the process, lactic acid bacteria develops. "The reports are that it's good for you and fights off any bad bacteria that might be in your system," said Chris Smith.
The reports came out of Korea where sauerkraut is being used to treat chickens infected with the Avian Flu. Scientists say the chickens were cured because of the lactic acid. Residents then rushed to stores to stock up sauerkraut -- assuming it would make them immune from the killer flu.
"People are trying to be safe rather than sorry. Deep down inside they know it's a healthy product and so they're stocking up on cans of kraut," said Smith.
There's no proof sauerkraut cleanses your system, keeping you safe from a pandemic. But if the Avian Flu ever reaches the United States -- folks are obviously finding some comfort in kraut.
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