Do you have questions about apple cider vinegar ? Have you heard all sorts of conflicting information? Archie offers you a quick overview of the most common misconceptions – with, we promise, a bit of perspective and a lot of truth.
“I’ll hurt my stomach if I consume it.”
This is probably the most common belief : that since vinegar is acidic, it will inevitably irritate the stomach. In reality, it all depends on how it is consumed and individual sensitivity.
Apple cider vinegar , diluted in water and consumed in small quantities, remains a commonly used ingredient in many kitchens and routines. Some people incorporate it before a meal, while others simply use it to season their dishes .
Sensations vary from person to person: some report a feeling of lightness , while others prefer to avoid it if they are prone to stomach sensitivities. As always, listening to your body and moderation are essential.
To go further and understand the mechanisms of digestion, you can consult the works or analyses of Valentine Cabanel and Wilfried Launay , who explain in a pedagogical way how food can influence our digestive comfort.
“It’s a trendy, hipster thing.”
Yes, apple cider vinegar is getting more and more attention. But no, it's not a fad that started on an Instagram account in 2020 .
Its use dates back to ancient Egypt. Hippocrates – who would hardly be suspected of following a trend – was already prescribing it to his patients. The Romans used it to disinfect their wounds. In 20th-century California, it played a central role in the beginnings of the Healthy Living movement.
And what about Dr. Jarvis , who popularized his famous apple cider vinegar tonic in Folk Medicine , a best-selling book in the 1950s in the United States? This is not a fad.
...then again, maybe Hippocrates was a hipster before his time.
“It’s disgusting”
Well, you're not completely wrong there... if you buy low-grade vinegar .
Industrial, pasteurized cider vinegar, hastily produced with apples of dubious quality, yes: it's sour, harsh, and lacks finesse. It's like comparing a cheap boxed table wine to a beautifully crafted bottle.
But a well-made cider vinegar , from organic apples, slowly fermented, unfiltered, unpasteurized? That's a different story. Round, subtle, with apple aromas and a controlled acidity... It's meant to be enjoyed by the spoonful. Yes, really.
And for those who haven't yet found the right one: we might have a lead. A multi-award-winning cider vinegar, renowned for its exceptional taste. Just saying.
“It’s not for me”
This is probably the phrase we hear most often… and the one we understand the least. Because in reality, there is no “typical profile” of a cider vinegar consumer.
At Archie's, you see all sorts: teenagers, athletes, young mothers, retirees, people who incorporate it into their wellness routine, or others into their homemade salad dressings.
And the craziest thing? Everyone has their own reason for not being able to live without it.
The taste? The organic aspect? The honey version?
The truth is that apple cider vinegar has a thousand reasons to be adopted and you won't know which one is yours until you've tried it .
But one thing is certain: once adopted, it becomes difficult to go back.
