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Apple Cider Vinegar This tangy fruity brew is made by fermenting apple juice in a two-stage process: First, the juice's natural sugars are converted by yeasts to alcohol, and then a group of bacteria called acetobacter convert the alcohol to acid. This acetic acid fermentation forms vinegar. Discovered by chance more than 10,000 years ago, when a cask of wine was allowed to ferment too long, today's modern vinegar-making process is very carefully controlled.At is simplest, apple cider vinegar is a multi-purpose product, used in preserving, and in recipes ranging from dressings to dessert. At its most complex, apple cider vinegar rivals any fine wine vinegar as a fine cooking ingredient. Apple cider vinegar has long been hailed for its purported medicinal benefits. However, we are not aware of any scientifically-validated research that support such claims. Apple cider vinegar is widely available in any grocery store, usually found with dressings and sauces, or with baking supplies. Read the label carefully to ensure you are purchasing original apple cider vinegar, and not just a colored white distilled vinegar. Recipes referencing apple cider vinegar generally refer to 5% solutions, so, again, read the label carefully to ensure you are purchasing "the real deal."
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