At Archie, we are committed to offering a living, pure, and flavorful cider vinegar that respects your health and our local environment. Here's everything you need to know about its production and composition.
The making of Archie's apple cider vinegar
Archie cider vinegar is handcrafted in Normandy , using apples from organic orchards . The production process is slow and carefully controlled:
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Pressing and fermentation
The apples are first pressed to obtain a raw, unfiltered cider. This cider is then naturally fermented for several weeks. -
Double fermentation
The first fermentation transforms the sugars in the apples into alcohol (cider), the second transforms the alcohol into acetic acid: this is when the cider becomes vinegar. -
No heat treatment or filtration
Archie's apple cider vinegar is unpasteurized and unfiltered , in order to retain all the richness of enzymes, nutrients and good bacteria. -
Local and ethical packaging
The vinegar is then bottled in a glass bottle made in France by a Normandy-based company that supports people with disabilities .
The composition of Archie's apple cider vinegar
Each bottle contains:
- The mother : this natural substance visible at the bottom of the bottle is a sign of a living vinegar. It forms naturally during fermentation and testifies to the richness of the product.
- Acetic acid : a compound naturally present in vinegar, it gives it its unique taste and tangy character, typical of unfiltered vinegars.
- Compounds from the apple : naturally occurring fibers and nutrients contribute to the rich taste and aromatic complexity of the vinegar.
- 20 varieties of apples : from the same Norman terroir, they give the vinegar a balanced, fruity and authentic aromatic profile.
- A living product : unfiltered, unpasteurized, organic, without additives or preservatives — to preserve all the naturalness of Archie cider vinegar.
Why do we see “the mother” at the bottom of the bottle?
This slightly flaky substance is the mother of vinegar . It forms naturally during fermentation.
This is a sign that your vinegar is alive , unprocessed, and full of beneficial microorganisms. It alone concentrates good bacteria, enzymes, vitamins, and minerals .
There's no need to filter it ; on the contrary, it's precious. Gently shake your bottle before use if you wish to distribute it.
In summary
Archie's apple cider vinegar is:
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Organic Norman apples , selected for their nutritional qualities
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A slow, natural fermentation
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A raw, unprocessed composition to preserve all its beneficial properties.
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A local, ethical and responsible commitment
A simple, pure, but powerful product.
Naturally good for you.
