{"product_id":"apple-cider-vinegar-bloom","title":"Apple Cider Vinegar Bloom","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat Apple Cider Vinegar Bloom Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApple Cider Vinegar Bloom is an apple cider vinegar food supplement — a way of taking apple cider vinegar as part of a daily routine without drinking it neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Apple Cider Vinegar Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApple cider vinegar, often shortened to \u003cstrong\u003eACV\u003c\/strong\u003e, is made in two stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, apples are pressed to juice and the sugars are fermented into alcohol by yeast, producing cider. Then a second fermentation, carried out by acetic acid bacteria, converts that alcohol into \u003cstrong\u003eacetic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e. Acetic acid is what makes any vinegar a vinegar, and what gives it its sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eacetic acid content\u003c\/strong\u003e — usually expressed as a percentage — is the figure that describes the strength of a vinegar. It is a more meaningful number than the total volume, because two vinegars of the same volume can differ in concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat \"The Mother\" Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have looked at ACV on a shelf you will have seen packs that say \"with the mother\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mother is the cloudy, web-like sediment that forms in unfiltered vinegar. It is a mixture of cellulose and acetic acid bacteria — the living culture that carried out the second fermentation in the first place. Filtered vinegars have it removed, which is what makes them clear; unfiltered ones keep it, which is what makes them cloudy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether a product contains it is a genuine difference in what is in the pack, and it is a fair thing to ask about. It is not, by itself, a measure of quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy ACV Is Sold In A Non-Liquid Format At All\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight vinegar is sharp, sour and unpleasant for most people to drink, which is why advice on drinking it almost always involves diluting it first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA supplement format exists to sidestep the taste. That is the practical case for it, and it is a case about convenience rather than about what the vinegar does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Read An ACV Supplement Label\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis category has some of the largest front-of-pack numbers on any supplement shelf, and they need decoding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA figure such as \"15,000 mg\" on an ACV product will usually describe a \u003cstrong\u003eliquid equivalent\u003c\/strong\u003e — the volume of liquid vinegar that the amount of dried powder in the pack is said to correspond to — rather than the weight of the material actually in the capsule. That is a standard way of expressing it, but it is not comparable with a figure describing the powder itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two things worth looking for instead are the \u003cstrong\u003eweight of apple cider vinegar powder per serving\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eacetic acid percentage\u003c\/strong\u003e. Those two numbers describe what you are buying. A liquid-equivalent figure on its own does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Fits Into Your Routine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eACV supplements are generally taken with a meal and as a consistent daily habit rather than occasionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Get In Each Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single pack, a 2 pack and a 4 pack. Identical product in each; only the quantity changes. Prices are shown on this page before you add anything to your basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults who want apple cider vinegar in their routine without drinking it, and who would rather understand what the number on the front of the pack means than be impressed by its size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions, Answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is apple cider vinegar made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn two fermentations. Yeast converts apple sugars into alcohol, then acetic acid bacteria convert that alcohol into acetic acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is acetic acid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe compound that makes a vinegar a vinegar and gives it its sharpness. Its percentage describes the strength of the vinegar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is \"the mother\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cloudy sediment in unfiltered vinegar — a mixture of cellulose and acetic acid bacteria left from fermentation. Filtered vinegars have it removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy take ACV as a supplement rather than drinking it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause neat vinegar is unpleasant to drink and acidic enough for dental enamel to be a concern. A supplement format avoids both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does a figure like \"15,000 mg\" on an ACV pack mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt usually describes a liquid equivalent — the volume of liquid vinegar the powder is said to correspond to — rather than the weight of powder in the capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should I look for on the label instead?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe weight of apple cider vinegar powder per serving, and the acetic acid percentage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I take it with food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eACV supplements are generally taken with a meal. Follow the directions given on the pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I check with my doctor before taking it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical supervision, speak to your doctor before starting any food supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry place. Store out of the reach of young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarnings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Store out of the reach of young children. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical supervision, consult your doctor before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 capsules per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServings per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 capsules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApple Cider Vinegar Extract (Extractum aceti pomi, 6:1 extract standardised to 30% acetic acid, with “The Mother”), Plant-Based Capsule Shell: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Plant-Based Anti-Caking Agent: Magnesium Stearate, Cayenne Pepper Extract (Capsicum annuum), Chromium Picolinate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutrition information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer serving (3 capsules)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e%NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApple Cider Vinegar Extract 6:1 (30% Acetic Acid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2500 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e— Providing Acetic Acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e— Equivalent Apple Cider Vinegar Liquid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCayenne Pepper Extract 20:1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e— Equivalent Cayenne Pepper Powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChromium Picolinate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1667 µg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e— Providing Elemental Chromium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 µg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e%NRV = percentage of the Nutrient Reference Value. ** NRV not established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAllergens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways check the allergen statement printed on the pack before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake 3 capsules daily with a glass of water, ideally 15 minutes before your largest meal of the day. 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