There are many different types of vinegar. Vinegar varieties depend on what type of fermented liquid the vinegar is made from. For example, apple cider vinegar comes from fermented, pressed apples. Rice vinegar comes from rice wine. And red wine vinegar—you guessed it!—comes from red wine. The ingredients in commonly used white distilled vinegar can be more of a mystery. It depends on the brand. Heinz white distilled vinegar is made from “sun-ripened grains and crystal clear water”. The grains most often used are corn or rice.

It’s fermented, isn’t that all the rage these days? Fermented this and that for a healthy gut

Oh my goodness, really? Wow, you learn something new every day, even us oldies!

This is a very interesting age old topic!

Haha.. Yes.. Interesting.. That’s why it’s an awesome cleaner. Don’t think it’s used for anything else in this household!

I know it has 0 Weight Watchers points, so always thought you could have as much as you like!

Some interesting answers from the Mom’s.
Another interesting fact: A stomach contains hydrochloric acid as it is needed to break down food. Love science!

I think as long as you are not drinking it from the bottle it can not do to much damage. Its something that has been around for a long time.

There you go.. it can’t to too bad for us as it’s been used for a very long time

I have also heard that part of the almond plant [ tree ] is toxic too! I don’t know if it is true but who knows?

Maybe that’s what makes it such a good all-rounder when it comes to cleaning!

Interesting – but it won’t stop me from putting some in each load of towels I wash! Try it!

Yes it is good for cleaning and chips

That would be why it is a great cleaning product.

Just to add to the shock horror stories… Apparently apples contain arsenic (trace amounts in the seeds), saliva contains Bacteria (that is powerful enough to digest food to some extent) and your own child is absolutely full of carbon (as are the other life forms on this planet). Please note, I didn’t research this so who knows what is true or not

Your question got me wondering about the possible alcohol content. I found out that bread contains very minute amounts of alcohol. I suppose natural vinegar contains no more alcohol than bread would.

Honestly, I’m not fussed how it’s made, if I delved into the background of how all products are made, where each ingredient hails from I’d never buy a thing. I don’t use vinegar because it’s ‘green’ I use it because it works, kills bacteria and is cheap as chips to buy.

Crazy, I had no idea!

vinegar is good for house hold jobs, like cleaning windows and washing floor. Cider vinegar is good for you,your health for sure. There is a book on vinegar uses too, look on line it is amazing old remedy but still true. I say yes more benefits and cheaper too, than cleaners you buy. “101 uses for vinegar” is the article in question ,look it up on internet

t at the end of the day acetic acid probably kills bugs naturally ! lol!!! I love brown or white vinegar in mashed salmon or tuna! I AM STILL ALIVE ! LOL!!!