Apple cider vinegar, commonly known as cider vinegar, is made by fermenting apples. People have been using it for centuries to reap several health benefits. It is also a popular disinfectant and a natural preservative. As a result, the use of apple cider vinegar is prevalent in the modern world. People add apple cider vinegar to their weekly menus to reap its benefits, especially in the area of weight loss. In addition, it is a popular remedy to control blood sugar levels. However, apple cider vinegar also has side effects like so many healthy foods.

The manufacturing process includes the fermentation of apples. First, the apples are crushed and combined with yeast. Then, they are fermented. The yeast converts the sugar content of apples into alcohol and is further fermented into vinegar. 

Apple cider vinegar is fermented juice from crushed apples. Like apple juice, it probably contains some pectin, vitamins B1, B2, and B6, biotin, folic acid, niacin, pantothenic acid and vitamin C. It also contains sodium, phosphorous, potassium, calcium, iron, and magnesium. In addition, it contains acetic acid and citric acid, which are used to make medicines.

Some people drink the vinegar or use it as a condiment for salad dressing. Others consume capsules or eat gummies. People also use it to prepare food preservatives, vinaigrettes, chutneys and marinades. It offers a lot of health benefits. For example, it helps lower blood glucose levels post meals by altering food absorption in the gut. In addition, people have been using it to treat diabetes, kidney stones, obesity etc. It also helps improve athletic performance and cholesterol levels.

Although apple cider vinegar finds its application as an ingredient in medicines, you should always consume it by following the recommended dietary guidelines. An uncontrolled consumption may lead to several side effects.