We are proud whenever we find an organic ingredient from California. In this case the vinegar we offer is made from fruit grown, processed and bottled all in the same state. Ancient records tell us that vinegar has been part of civilization for at least 7000 years – likely before Babylon. It was used in ancient times to add to drinking water, perhaps because they found that acidification kills bacteria. Vinegar is the result of fermentation, one of the oldest known techniques used with food beside cooking. 

**none visible to the naked eye. Sediment and mother of vinegar may appear after prolonged storage.