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Ciderniks’ Cider Vinegar is made by the slow andnatural ageing of cider made from 100% pureapple juice. It is a raw and unpasteurised cidervinegar which may contain pieces of the vinegarmother.

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Cider Vinegar has long been recognised for itshealth-giving properties. Many of these comefrom its organic acids, such as acetic and lacticacids and possible traces of malic acid. Thesegive cider vinegar its antifungal, antibacterial andantiviral actions.

Cider vinegar that is offered for sale must containat least 5% acetic acid. When consumed, thisadds to the natural acidity in the stomach, whichcan help increase the absorption of calcium fromfoods. Cider vinegar is absorbed through the gutinto the bloodstream and oxidised by the body’scells to produce energy. Although it containsacids, once cider vinegar has been absorbedthrough the gut, it becomes slightly alkaline.

The health-giving properties of cider vinegarhave been recorded over thousands of years.Hippocrates used it as an antibiotic and forgeneral health purposes in the year 400 B.C. Ithas also been used to prevent stomach upsets,as a treatment for pneumonia and scurvy and totreat wounds to prevent infections.

Cider vinegar should be used in moderation andyou should seek medical advice beforehand ifyou are already taking medication. You shouldavoid taking cider vinegar if you are allergic toapples, apple constituents, such as pectin, orcider vinegar.

Cider vinegar should be drunk diluted to preventtemporary softening of tooth enamel. Drinkingexcessive amounts could lead to damage of thegullet and other parts of the digestive system.

Cider vinegar can affect blood sugar and insulinlevels and can also lower blood pressure, socould have an additive effect when taken inconjunction with other medication.

Where to buyOur Cider Vinegar, as well as our ciders andPure Apple Juice, is available for purchase at anumber of local outlets and some further afield.They are available throughout the year atvarious beer and cider festivals and local foodfairs. Our website www.ciderniks.com hasdetails of current outlets and upcoming festivalsand food fairs.

Your local stockist

If you do not have a local stockist, you canpurchase all products direct from Ciderniks (butplease call before you come), online throughwww.ciderniks.com or from our online shop atshop.ciderniks.com.

CiderniksHigh StreetKintbury,Berkshire,RG17 9TJ

Tel: 07885 296789Email: nick@ciderniks.comWebsite: www.ciderniks.com

Online shop: shop.ciderniks.com @Ciderniks Ciderniks

Some of the health benefitsThis section provides an overview of some of thehealth benefits of cider vinegar. More informationis available from libraries and online. If you arealready taking medication, please check with yourdoctor before starting to take cider vinegar. Thehealth benefits below are not necessarilymedically proven and some may be folklore.

Acne - 1 part of cider vinegar mixed with 4parts of water and applied to acne with cottonwool could help to kill bacteria, increase skinacidity, reduce inflammation and emulsify skin oil.Rinse with clean water after 10 minutes and apply3 times a day.

Age spots (liver spots) - applying cidervinegar can lighten age spots after around 6weeks when applied twice a day.

Athlete’s foot - try bathing affected feet inwarm water containing 4 tablespoons of cidervinegar and 10 drops of tea tree oil for 10 minutes.

Bruises - Using a cotton pad to apply asolution of 2 tablespoons of cider vinegar in a cupof cool water may limit bruising and help to speedrecovery.

Dandruff - mix 1 cup of cider vinegar with 1cup of warm water and apply to the scalp twice aweek. After an hour rinse off and shampoo.

Drinking 2 teaspoons of cider vinegar in aglass of water before mealtimes is said toprevent or help many conditions that include:

anaemia, arthritis, cataracts,colds, cramp, diabetes,diarrhoea, bad digestion,fainting, hay fever, heart disease,heavy periods, hiccups, highblood pressure, nosebleeds,osteoporosis and peptic ulcers.

As an alternative, try adding cider vinegar tocooking or use in salad dressings.

Ear infections - add 2 teaspoons of cidervinegar to an egg cup of warm water and apply tothe outer ear 3 times a day with a cotton bud.

Eczema - rinse affected area with an equalmix of cider vinegar and warm water twice a day.Avoid broken skin. May also help ease heatrash.

Smelly feet - soak regularly in a solution ofone cup of cider vinegar in a bowl of warm water.

Sore throat - try gargling with 1 teaspoon ofcider vinegar in a glass of water 3 times a day.

Sprains - apply a cider vinegar compress torelieve pain.

Stings - apply cider vinegar neat to wasp orjellyfish stings using a cotton pad.

Varicose veins - wrap affected areas in asmall towel dampened in cider vinegar for half an

hour twice a day. Also drink 2 teaspoons of cidervinegar in a glass of water 3 times a day, or addcider vinegar to cooking.

Warts - soak cotton wool in cider vinegar andcover the wart. Hold in place overnight withsticking plaster. Repeat nightly for a fortnight.

And more uses

Skin cleansing - moisten oatmeal withcider vinegar and use as a cleansing rub. Or,add a cup of cider vinegar to bath water.

Skin toning - make a skin toner by adding4 tablespoons of cider vinegar to half a pint ofwater. Apply with cotton wool.

Cleaning - to remove stubborn stains, soakgarments in a basin containing half a cup ofcider vinegar for several hours. Or, make apaste of equal parts of cider vinegar and sodiumbicarbonate, rub into stains, wait 30 minutesand then wash normally.

Glass cleaning - clean glass, mirrorsand spectacles with a solution of 1 part cidervinegar and 3 parts water. Dry with a slightlydamp towel or newspaper.

Chickens, dogs & other pets -add a tablespoon of cider vinegar to a gallon ofdrinking water (but be sure to use plastic and notmetal containers due to cider vinegar’s acidity).Cider vinegar can help strengthen egg shells,keep birds and animals healthy and add sheento dogs’ coats.