Apple cider vinegar is a fermented food. Fermented foods have been used for generations upon generations as a way of preserving the food item so they naturally last longer. Apple cider vinegar has bacteria in it called probiotics. The probiotics are the bacteria which can plant itself in the intestines and helps us to digest food. The variety of bacteria comes from all sorts of fermented foods like sauerkraut, yogurts, kimchee, cured meats, cheeses, vinegars, and even wine. The more variety in the “garden” the better the health overall.
The “mother” is a cloudy and sometimes stringy looking substance. The bottom of raw apple cider has the “mother” because it is heavier than the rest of the liquid. This is the probiotic in its most dense area. That’s why I shake gently before pouring the shots of apple cider vinegar. This disperses the good bacteria throughout the whole bottle.
Remember, the pasteurized apple cider vinegar has no live probiotics in it due to the heat used in pasteurization, even if it tastes the same.
I hope this helps.
Sincerely,
KJ Landis
-Author and Creator of the Superior Self series
The “mother” is a cloudy and sometimes stringy looking substance. The bottom of raw apple cider has the “mother” because it is heavier than the rest of the liquid. This is the probiotic in its most dense area. That’s why I shake gently before pouring the shots of apple cider vinegar. This disperses the good bacteria throughout the whole bottle.
Remember, the pasteurized apple cider vinegar has no live probiotics in it due to the heat used in pasteurization, even if it tastes the same.
I hope this helps.
Sincerely,
KJ Landis
-Author and Creator of the Superior Self series
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