“The Mother”
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What it is: “The Mother” is the bacteria that ferments the organic apple juice into Apple Cider Vinegar.
Benefits: Always raw. Always original. Always organic. And yes, the “The Mother” is inside every bottle so you know you’re always getting a healthy dose of wellness.
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Acetic acid
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What it is: It’s an organic acid created during the natural fermentation process that makes apple cider vinegar. One tablespoon of apple cider vinegar contains approximately 750 mg of acetic acid.
Function: Prevailing science has shown that acetic acid is the active component in vinegar, offering you a boost of wellness in every dose.
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Nutritional yeast
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What it is: The fermentation product of carbohydrates by yeast that has been fortified with B vitamins.
Function: Good source of vegan protein and a delicious alternative to cheese.
Benefits: Bragg Nutritional Yeast is an excellent source of B vitamins.
Hint: It’s amazing on popcorn and your favorite vegetables.
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Liquid aminos
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What it is: It’s an all-purpose, umami-rich seasoning from non-GMO soy protein. It’s an excellent replacement for traditional soy sauce.
Function: Contains 16 amino acids, zero gluten, and it’s 100% vegan.
Benefits: A great alternative for soy sauce and is gluten free.
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Organic
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What it is: USDA certified organic foods are grown and processed according to federal guidelines addressing, among many factors, soil quality, animal raising practices, pest and weed control, and use of additives. Organic producers rely on natural substances and physical, mechanical, or biologically based farming methods to the fullest extent possible.
Benefits: No synthetic pesticides. Sustainable practices for our environment. Use of environmentally friendly fertilizers.
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“Live” or “Raw”
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What it is: A “raw” product has not been chemically altered or cooked. It’s truly in its purest form.
Function: We like it raw! This preserves product integrity including vitamins, proteins, and flavor (and a little extra funkiness).
Benefits: Nobody does “raw” like us, because we leave the friendly bacteria in “The Mother” alive in each and every bottle.
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Unfiltered
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What it is: filtration is the process of removing all of solid substances not in the solution.
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Unpasteurized
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What it is: Pasteurization is the partial sterilization of a product. There could be different methods of pasteurization.
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Polyphenol
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What it is: Polyphenols are natural compounds made by plants in response to stress, diseases, environmental changes and other factors.
Function: Polyphenols help the plant tissue protect itself. In the environment, they help "neutralize" free radicals with their antioxidant properties.
Benefits: In clinical trials, it has been seen that polyphenols prevent damage from free radicals and help prevent cellular damage. And best of all, they’re naturally found in our Organic Olive Oil!
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