What is apple cider vinegar?

Apple cider vinegar is primarily apple juice fermented into alcohol through yeast. Subsequent bacterial fermentation converts the alcohol into acetic acid, imparting the distinctive sour taste and strong odor to vinegar. Apple cider vinegar is known for its antimicrobial and antioxidant effects and has a variety of uses.

How to make apple cider vinegar

Production involves two steps: exposure of crushed apples by yeast to ferment the sugar into alcohol, followed by bacterial fermentation of the alcohol into acetic acid – the main active compound that provides the vinegar’s aroma and flavour.

Benefits of apple cider vinegar

While some claims lack solid research support, the acetic acid found in apple cider vinegar may offer benefits, including: