Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar With the Mother– Raw, Unfiltered All Natural Ingredients (64 Fl Oz (Pack of 1))

Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar is made from organically grown apples and bottled raw and unfiltered, so the liquid keeps its cloudy, sedimented character rather than being polished clear. That cloudiness comes from the Mother, the web of strands that settles through the bottle and is left in place instead of being strained out. The ingredients are all natural and organic.

The vinegar has the sharp, fruit-forward acidity of cider vinegar, which suits it to salad dressings and marinades, to mixing with water and lemon, or to stirring into hot tea. Some people measure out a 2 oz serving on its own.

• Size: 64 fl oz, sold as a single bottle

Shake before pouring, since the Mother settles at the bottom between uses. Cap tightly and keep the bottle in a cool, dark spot.

When using this vinegar in cooking, keep in mind that its raw, unfiltered nature means the flavor is more robust and less refined than a filtered cider vinegar, so starting with a smaller amount and adjusting to taste is a sensible approach. It works well as a base for a simple vinaigrette when whisked with olive oil, mustard, and herbs, and it can replace white wine vinegar or lemon juice in recipes that call for a mild acid. For those who drink it in water, mixing it into a full glass rather than a small amount of liquid helps soften the sharpness.

The 64 oz size is well suited to households that use vinegar regularly across both cooking and drinking, since a large bottle at this scale lasts considerably longer than the smaller sizes and reduces how often it needs to be replaced. When comparing products of this type, the presence of the Mother and a certified organic label are the two most practical things to look for, as they indicate the vinegar has not been heavily processed. Store away from direct light and heat sources rather than near a stove or sunny window, and expect the Mother to continue settling and becoming more visible over time, which is normal and does not affect the vinegar.