Description
Praakritik Apple Cider Vinegar with Mother – Raw, Unfiltered, 500ml
Praakritik's apple cider vinegar with mother is made from the fermented cider of organic apples grown in Himachal Pradesh, kept raw, unfiltered and unpasteurised so the mother culture – the strands of protein, enzyme and beneficial bacteria formed during fermentation – stays intact in every bottle.
Why Choose This Apple Cider Vinegar with Mother
Once ACV is filtered and pasteurised for shelf stability, the mother culture that gives raw vinegar its cloudy appearance and complex character is lost. Praakritik skips that step, sourcing apples directly from Himachal orchards and fermenting them the traditional way, so this 500ml bottle stays closer to homemade vinegar than a supermarket bottle.
Key Benefits
- Raw and unfiltered: Retains the natural mother culture in every bottle.
- Made from real apple juice: Not from concentrate, for a fuller flavour.
- Kitchen and personal care versatile: Works in dressings, tonics and DIY hair rinses.
- Sourced from Himachal Pradesh: Grown in apple-growing regions with a long tradition.
- 500ml bottle for regular household use.
Features
- 500ml bottle of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar
- Unpasteurised, with visible mother culture
- Made from organic Himachal Pradesh apples
- No added sugar or preservatives
Sourcing & Process
The apples for this vinegar are grown in Himachal Pradesh, one of India's established apple-growing regions, and pressed for juice rather than reconstituted from concentrate, which is what allows the finished vinegar to develop a genuine mother during fermentation. The process is slow and traditional, without pasteurisation or filtration at any stage, so what settles at the bottom of the bottle is the actual mother culture, not sediment added back in for appearance.
How to Use
Because raw ACV has a strong taste and aroma, dilute around 10ml in a glass of water and consume on an empty stomach if using as a daily tonic. It also works well as a salad dressing base, in marinades, or diluted as a natural hair rinse. Shake well before use and store in a cool, dry place. Shake well before use since the mother naturally settles at the bottom, and always dilute before drinking – undiluted vinegar can irritate the throat and erode tooth enamel over time.
Why Buy from Refresh
Refresh Your Life stocks Praakritik's apple cider vinegar with mother because the sourcing and process are genuinely traditional, not just labelled that way. Order from Refresh for an authentic, unfiltered ACV made from real Himachal apple juice. Refresh checks every batch for a visible, active mother culture before listing it, so the apple cider vinegar with mother you order is genuinely raw and unfiltered.
Storage & Shelf Life
Keep the bottle in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and shake well before use since the mother naturally settles at the bottom of the bottle.
Who This Is Best For
This vinegar suits households that go through apple cider vinegar regularly for cooking, diluted tonics, or DIY hair rinses, and want a genuinely raw, unfiltered version rather than a pasteurised supermarket bottle. The larger 500ml size is well suited to frequent use across the kitchen and personal care routine.
Good to Know
Not all apple cider vinegar sold as "raw" actually retains an active mother culture by the time it reaches the shelf – filtering and pasteurisation, common in mass-market bottles, remove it entirely. Praakritik's process leaves the mother visibly intact, which is the clearest sign that the fermentation wasn't cut short or filtered out for a clearer, more shelf-stable appearance.
Generic Name: 540 Days
Manufacturers Details: Shashi Natural & Organics Pvt Ltd | GITCO House, Ground Floor, Plot No. 56, Road,No. 17, MIDC, Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri,East, Greater Mumbai, Maharashtra-400093 | FSSAI Number: 11521005000432 | Contact No.: 022-49701185
