Fermenting cabbage helped my stomach, but now I get gassy

I tried making sauerkraut to fix my digestion issues after meals. After a month, my belly feels calmer overall. But lately, eating it makes me bloated and uncomfortable. Is this normal, or should I change how long I let it sit?

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alex_wilson792mo ago

Heard similar from a pal, his kraut needed more time.

grantw322mo agoMost Upvoted

Totally, @alex_wilson79, my last batch just never got sour no matter how long I waited.

the_kim2mo ago

Oh great, another kraut crisis! It's like a rite of passage for home fermenters. My last batch needed an extra month just to stop tasting like salty cabbage soup. I swear, the bacteria have their own lazy schedule. You watch a video online and they make it look so easy, but then reality hits. Honestly, if your friend's kraut needed more time, he's in good company. We've all been there, staring at a jar wondering if we'll ever get that tangy crunch.