Abstract: Sauerkraut as a Chinese traditional fermented vegetable products,in China especially loved by the people in the northeast of China,and it also has a long history and culture.Fermented sauerkraut not only retain the original nutrients,but also has the advantages of appetizing and refreshing,promoting digestion.Its development situation,fermentation and storage characteristics has been summarized in this paper.We also referred its problems about its processing.It will make a reference for the more rapid and more stable development of sauerkraut in china.