Apple vinegar, naturally fermented, made in Latvia

APPLE VINEGAR, naturally fermented, 5% acidity

Available sizes: 200 ml, 500 ml 

Price from €4.90

Historians believe that vinegar was created by accident, and that our ancestors learned to use this sour product as a preservative, a disinfectant, and a refreshing drink. As far back as ancient Babylon, vinegar was used to preserve meat and vegetables for longer periods; the Romans drank diluted vinegar to improve digestion and disinfect food at the same time. Recommendations for using vinegar for medicinal purposes can also be found in the writings of Hippocrates.

The apple vinegar we offer is fermented in Latvia, in the Kuldīga region, using traditional vinegar-fermenting methods and premium local ingredients. Apple cider vinegar is a specialty of regions where apples are grown—including Latvia, where many people ferment apple cider vinegar at home and use it as a natural remedy. Apple vinegar is fermented from apple juice when bacteria, under the influence of heat and air, transform the juice into vinegar. Apple vinegar has a distinctly sour taste and a sharp, acidic aroma. It is suitable for pickling and preserving, as a zesty addition to vegetable salads, and as an ingredient in cold sauces, replacing wine vinegars.

However, apple vinegar is most commonly used to boost health by mixing it with water. The simplest recipe is: add 1 tablespoon of apple vinegar to a glass of water and drink it before or after a meal. 

This drink:

• Helps improve the digestive process by activating enzymes that break down proteins into amino acids.

• Helps prevent the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria in the small intestine.

• Helps absorb minerals: calcium, iron, and magnesium, as they require a certain acidity level to be absorbed properly.

• Helps absorb vitamins: K, C, and B12.

• Helps reduce intestinal gas, alleviate acid reflux, and stimulate bile production.

• Helps lower insulin and cholesterol levels.

Classic "Vinaigrette" Cold Dressing Recipe: In a small bowl, pour 2 tablespoons of apple vinegar, add 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard, a pinch of salt, and a little ground black pepper. Mix them together and add 6 tablespoons of oil (olive oil, sunflower seed oil, macadamia nut oil, avocado oil, or pumpkin seed oil work well here), then whisk all the ingredients into a smooth dressing. This dressing goes great with leafy greens, vegetable salads, steamed vegetables, and baked or stewed fish and meat.

Honey and Mustard Dressing Recipe: In a small bowl, pour 2 tablespoons of apple vinegar, add 2 teaspoons of wholegrain mustard, 2 teaspoons of liquid honey, a pinch of salt, and a little ground black pepper. Mix them together and add 6 tablespoons of oil (olive oil or sunflower seed oil work well here, along with 1 teaspoon of macadamia nut oil for extra flavor), then whisk all the ingredients into a smooth dressing. This dressing goes great with leafy greens, vegetable salads, steamed vegetables, and baked or stewed fish and meat.

Mayonnaise Recipe:

• 1 egg yolk (preferably organic/BIO)

• ½ tsp mustard powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp sugar

• 150 ml mild olive oil or sunflower oil

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Preparation: First, mix the egg yolk together with the mustard, salt, and sugar into a smooth paste. The next step is to start adding the oil while vigorously whisking the yolk—do this very gradually, drop by drop, until a smooth emulsion starts to form. Be patient and add the oil slowly. Once all the oil has been whisked in and a smooth mayonnaise has formed, stir in the vinegar.

Produced in: Latvia 

Ingredients: Apple juice 99.94%, sugar 0.06% 

Shelf life: Unlimited