ons</a>, shallots, or leeks. Sauerkraut is often processed with juniper berries, caraway, <a href='fresh_dill.html'>dill</a>, and celery seeds. Most of these traditional spices act as mold inhibitors, although this doesn't mean that they can prevent mold entirely, but it can help slow their growth.</p>

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