Pickles? Sauerkraut? Can I? YES, you can!

I thought this was a no no. None. ZIP. Zilch. 

Well today my friends, I find out I can.  The Whole30 rules only list 3 additives/preservatives to avoid - carageenan, MSG or sulfites. That means the Clausen's are not ruled out, although better pickles exist.

CarrageenanCarrageenans or carrageenins are a family of linear sulfated polysaccharides that are extracted from red edible seaweeds. They are widely used in the food industry, for their gelling, thickening, and stabilizing properties. WikipediaClassification: Polysaccharide

Monosodium glutamate - MSGMonosodium glutamate, also known as sodium glutamate, is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, one of the most abundant naturally occurring non-essential amino acids. WikipediaIUPAC ID: Sodium 2-AminopentanedioateFormula: C5H8NO4NaMolar mass: 169.111 g/molMelting point: 449.6°F (232°C)Density: 1.62 g/cm³Soluble in: Water
Also goes by: Glutamic Acid, Yeast Extract, Hydrolyzed protein, Caseinate, Natural Flavors

Sulfite- Chemical Compound

Sulfites or sulphites are compounds that contain the sulfite ion SO₃2−. The sulfite ion is the conjugate base of bisulfite. Although its acid is elusive, its salts are widely used. Wikipedia
Formula: O3S
Molar mass: 80.0632 g/mol

Other Names: 

Sulphites can have many other names, such as:

Potassium bisulphite

Potassium metabisulphite

Sodium bisulphite

Sodium dithionite

Sodium metabisulphite

Sodium sulphite

Sulphur dioxide

Sulphurous acid

Sulphites

Sulfiting or sulphating agents

Information found from Google as well as: http://www.eatrightontario.ca/en/Articles/Food-technology/Biotechnology/Novel-foods/What-you-need-to-know-about-sulphites.aspx#.U5XbcPmwKxQ,