A vinegar mother is not a probiotic as the acidic acid bacteria that comprise it can't survive in our guts. Many artisanal vinegar makers don't include the mother in their products because it doesn't contribute anything to the flavor. The University of Chicago School of Medicine says aside from probiotics, apple cider vinegar has a vitamin profile similar to apple juice.
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