Apple Cider Vinegar
Fermented Apple Juice
Apple Cider Vinegar
Other Name(s):
ACV; Acetic Acid; Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is fermented juice from crushed apples.
Is Apple Cider Vinegar Faithful to Nature?
Yes.
Apple Cider Vinegar is a natural ingredient with a range of beneficial properties for our well-being and health. Apples can be grown sustainably and organically.
Benefits: Why is Apple Cider Vinegar Used?
Zesty Flavour
Apple Cider Vinegar is very little to no kilojoules. As a result it is often mixed with extra virgin olive oil, to make a tasty, low-kilojoule salad dressing.
Balancing Skincare
It is used in skincare products due to its ability to neutralize the skin's pH levels. It can also help to promote clear skin by reducing pigmentation and unclogging pores.
Shiny, Healthy Hair
It can help to bring hair back into balance by lowering pH. This will help to put bounce and life back into dull, brittle or frizzy hair.
Weight Management
Apple Cider Vinegar is sometimes used as a weight-loss aid as it may help you to feel more full.
Apple Cider Vinegar can be found in food stores as a single ingredient but is also used in hair products such as shampoos and hair treatments. It is also found in skin toners, deodorants and even household cleaning products.
Bacteria and yeast are added to the apple juice to begin the fermentation process. In the first step of the process sugars are converted to alcohol. In the second step alcohol is converted into vinegar by acetic acid-forming bacteria.
When AVC is made, strands of a “mother” will form in the cider. These are strained out of many products but left in unrefined or unpasteurized apple cider vinegar. The “mother” can also be used to start the production of the next batch of cider.
Notice: The information provided here is not intended as medical advice and is for educational purposes only.