Apple Cider Vinegar , is there a difference

[Smokin Okie]

My wife brought this home from the grocery store Saturday. She's not sure its the same ACV we've been using ( Heinz ) ........... is ACV ... ACV ?

She's not sure about the " raw unfiltered " , and I'm not either

 

[DougE]

I know people who drink cider vinegar with the "Mother" in it for the supposed health benefits, my wife being one of them, but I have never commandeered any of it for cooking. I'd give it a shot on something I wasn't worried about having to toss.

 

[SmokinEdge]

With “the mother” means it contains some of the starter used to ferment. It’s all I use and honestly there isn’t a taste difference in cooking. ACV is good stuff.

 

[Retired Spook]

I use it on salads all the time - good stuff!

 

[JIMSMOKES]

I've alway preferred Bragg with mother cause that's what my grandmother used but I cain't taste any difference between them cooking.

 

[cptnding]

My wife prefers the Bragg brand. I use whatever is in the pantry. I can't tell a difference.

 

[TH-n-PA]

I’m a daily Bragg Mother drinker when in the office.

No science just my thinking/belief…..

Fermented food is good for us
Braggs ACV is fermented
Therefor it has to be good…..

I have much worse habits if I am wrong about this.

 

[SmokinEdge]

I’m a daily Bragg Mother drinker when in the office.

No science just my thinking/belief…..

Fermented food is good for us
Braggs ACV is fermented
Therefor it has to be good…..

I have much worse habits if I am wrong about this.

Do you make saure kraute? That is a great place to get natural probiotics and such.

 

[TH-n-PA]

Do you make saure kraute? That is a great place to get natural probiotics and such.

I have not but would like to one day.

I have fermented some veggies and plan to do another batch soon.

Have been wanting to try okra.
The asparagus and green beans came out nice last time.

 

[SmokingUPnorth]

I usually but whatever is the cheapest and never notice a difference

 

[Steve H]

I drink it. Tastes great. The acidity is the same as the regular filtered vinegar.I don't use it for pickling though. Don't like how cloudy it looks in the finished product. And it's too $$$ for that. For dressings it is great.
I also drink pickle juice for night cramps. My favorite is Mount Olive.

 

[Retired Spook]

I drink it. Tastes great. The acidity is the same as the regular filtered vinegar.I don't use it for pickling though. Don't like how cloudy it looks in the finished product. And it's too $$$ for that. For dressings it is great.
I also drink pickle juice for night cramps. My favorite is Mount Olive.

Night cramps - like, in your legs?

 

[Steve H]

Night cramps - like, in your legs?

Yes, in the legs.

 

[Retired Spook]

Steve - how much do you drink? Do you drink it straight?

I've been getting woken up with leg cramps the last week or so and it is maddening!

 

[Steve H]

Steve - how much do you drink? Do you drink it straight?

I've been getting woken up with leg cramps the last week or so and it is maddening!

I drink it straight. 1/2 to 3/4 cup. Not trying to be crude. I just take a couple slugs from the bottle since I'm the only one using the pickle juice. If I had a strenuous day. I'll take it twice. Once when I get home. And another after dinner. When doing it twice. The second time is less. 1/2 cup. Best made brand is also good. And cheaper. It usually either stops the cramps. Or makes it easier to work them out. Just be cautious if you're on a salt restricted diet.

 

[jcam222]

I know people who drink cider vinegar with the "Mother" in it for the supposed health benefits, my wife being one of them, but I have never commandeered any of it for cooking. I'd give it a shot on something I wasn't worried about having to toss.

Try a glass of fresh squeezed lemonade with 1-2T of this in it. So refreshing on a hot day. Really kicks it up a notch.

 

[Steve H]

Try a glass of fresh squeezed lemonade with 1-2T of this in it. So refreshing on a hot day. Really kicks it up a notch.

Haven't heard of this before. I'll be giving it a try. Thanks for posting.

 

[Retired Spook]

I've been reading about folks drinking Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar (1 to 2 TBS in a glass of water) for improved health, and tangentially about it helping with night leg cramps. I've always been afraid to try it because I know it is hard on teeth. Nevertheless, yesterday I tried a glass of water with 1 TBS of Bragg's and while I could not drink the entire 8-oz of water (never mind 2-TBS of Bragg's) I made it about 2/3's of the way through, and immediately rinsed with lots of water.

And, I didn't have any leg cramps last night!

I am going to have to read more about this...

 

[Retired Spook]

Try a glass of fresh squeezed lemonade with 1-2T of this in it. So refreshing on a hot day. Really kicks it up a notch.

I bought some HEB lemonade (it will have to do) and going to give this a try. I'll try anything to get rid of the night leg cramps. I think there might be something to the vinegar.

I think my grandmother used to use vinegar to clean the windows?

 

[02ebz06]

I'll try anything to get rid of the night leg cramps. I think there might be something to the vinegar.

I found staying hydrated has prevented that for me.
I drink lots of Ice Tea and water.