Tag: Unfiltered vinegar

According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the gelatinous disc or stringy blob found floating in a bottle of vinegar is a completely harmless substance known as "mother of vinegar". This naturally occurring biofilm is a normal byproduct of the fermentation process and can develop even in store-bought vinegar, particularly if it is unfiltered or unpasteurized.

Over 90 strains of beneficial bacteria were found in one study of organic apple cider vinegar containing the mother, compared to just 72 in conventional versions. This live culture of proteins, enzymes, and bacteria gives raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar a distinct appearance that many find confusing but is actually a sign of quality and potency.

According to the official Bragg website, every single bottle of their organic, unfiltered apple cider vinegar contains "the mother". This natural, cloudy sediment is a key indicator of raw, unprocessed ACV and is responsible for many of its purported health benefits, containing beneficial bacteria, enzymes, and proteins.

According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, a cloudy or gelatinous mass can occasionally appear in bottles of vinegar, but this is a completely harmless and natural occurrence. This substance, known as "the mother," is the key indicator of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar, signaling the presence of beneficial bacteria and enzymes.

According to the brand itself, the cloudy sediment found in raw, unfiltered Bragg apple cider vinegar is not only normal but also a sign of its authentic, quality fermentation. This "stuff," called the Mother, is a natural byproduct of the vinegar-making process and is what sets it apart from more processed, filtered versions.