A question that often comes up is: how to properly store your cider vinegar to preserve its properties?
How long does cider vinegar keep?
Apple cider vinegar is naturally very acidic , with a pH between 2 and 3. Thanks to its acetic acid content, it has antimicrobial properties that prevent the growth of bacteria and mold. As a result, it doesn't spoil .
📌 Apple cider vinegar does not have a mandatory expiration date .
Where and how should it be stored?
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At room temperature
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In a dry place, away from direct sunlight
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Closed tightly after each use
There is no need to keep it in the refrigerator ; this does not prolong its shelf life and may even alter its taste.
Does apple cider vinegar change over time?
Yes, and that's perfectly normal. Every time it's opened, the apple cider vinegar is exposed to oxygen . It can then:
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To become slightly flustered
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Become darker
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Presenting sediments or even a return of the “mother”
These transformations are natural. They do not affect its safety for consumption in any way . It is simply the natural evolution of a living product .
In summary
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Apple cider vinegar can be stored indefinitely.
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It is best to keep it at room temperature, away from sunlight.
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Changes in appearance are normal and harmless
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There's no need to put it in the refrigerator: this doesn't prolong its freshness or its effects.
A good cider vinegar, properly stored, retains all its properties over time.
And if it becomes a little cloudy or changes color? That's simply proof that it's still alive.
