All You Need to Know About Apple Cider Vinegar

There is a lot of information on the internet on the benefits of apple cider vinegar but few have been proven through research.
All You Need to Know About Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has been thought to help with a range of health conditions. Dreamstime/TNS
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Q: How is apple cider vinegar made and is it healthy?

A: Vinegar can be made from a variety of fermentable carbohydrates, including grapes, berries, rice and, yes, apples. While it is fermenting, yeast turns food sugars into alcohol, and if acetic acid bacteria (acetobacter) are present, then the alcohol is converted to acetic acid, the main acid found in vinegar. In addition to the acetic acid, vinegar is also a source of vitamins, mineral salts, amino acids, polyphenolic compounds (which have antioxidant properties), and nonvolatile organic acids. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration states that vinegar products must contain a minimum of four percent acetic acid per 100 milliliters of vinegar.

Kristen N. Smith, Environmental Nutrition
Kristen N. Smith, Environmental Nutrition
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Kristen N. Smith, Ph.D., RDN, LD, Environmental Nutrition
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