Apple Cider Vinegar - Natural, Refined

Refined vinegar is good for cooking and for applying on the skin as it contains acetic acid that helps restore the body pH, which should be acidic and not alkaline, and the same goes for cooking of predigested high proteins and fat. Dr.Patkars Apple Cider Vinegar can be used in preparation of a number of food dishes, including: Salad dressing - Dr. Patkars Apple Cider Vinegar is best used for salad dressing. A concoction of cider vinegar with herbs and spices sprinkled over a salad could do wonders to its taste. Make a quick dressing by mixing olive oil, cider vinegar, a little bit of sugar and herbs. Sauce / Chutneys - Dr.Patkars Apple Cider Vinegar has a tangy, fruity taste to it and adding it to your sauce and chutneys enhances their flavors. It is best used when making fruit chutneys as it helps soften the fruit when added while cooking. Tomatoes are the most suited for sauce as they themselves are acidic in nature. Boiled eggs - Add a spoonful of Dr. Patkars Apple Cider Vinegar to the water when boiling hard shell eggs. This will prevent the shells from cracking and letting the whites leak. Marinate and Tenderizing- Marinating meat in Dr.Patkars Apple Cider Vinegar helps tenderize the meat, and aids in killing the bacteria. In a cup of vinegar, add spices and herb for marination. Let the meat rest in this mix for a few hours or overnight. Your meat will be soft and you will enjoy it. This is the secret formula of many restaurants. Digestion - To make dried beans/pulses, add Dr. Patkars Apple Cider Vinegar to the soaking water and then cook with vinegar. Vinegar helps to break down cellulose in any fibrous or stringy vegetables which prevents acidity. How to use for hair care: Wash your hair with a mild shampoo. After the shampoo is rinsed squeeze hair to remove as much water as possible, Take some Dr.Patkars Apple Cider Vinegar on your palm and gently apply on your hair including scalp. After 6 to 10 minutes, rinse with water. Doing so, helps balance the pH of the hair, removes chemical buildup from hair products, eliminates dirt and grease from hair, and close hair cuticles, resulting in smoother, shinier hair. Natural Anti-dandruff Treatment People with heavy dandruff can apply in the ratio 1:2 with water to their scalp at night before going to bed. The next morning, follow the hair wash process as mentioned above. The vinegar smell vanishes once hair is dried. How to use for skin care: Homemade natural toner - Make a toning solution of Apple Cider Vinegar and water in the ratio 1:3 or 1:4. Apply on skin with cotton. For Acne and Pimples, use in ratio of 1:2 on affected area. Rinse after 20 minutes. Homemade Aftershave - Take a few drops of Apple Cider Vinegar with few drops of water on your palm and gently apply on your cheeks after shaving.