Apple cider is made of pressed fresh apples. Unfiltered and raw, it doesn’t contain added sugar, undergoes minimal processing, and is usually unpasteurized. It tends to be slightly darker than apple juice, more opaque, and can sometimes have residue at the bottom.

Research suggests that apple cider vinegar may have beneficial health properties, including antimicrobial and antioxidant effects.

Apple cider vinegar is a popular home remedy. People have used it for centuries in cooking and natural medicine. It may have some health benefits.

These may include:

• aiding weight loss
• reducing cholesterol
• lowering blood sugar levels
• improving the symptoms of diabetes