Abstract
Apple cider vinegar products are advertised in the popular press and over the Internet
for treatment of a variety of conditions. After an adverse event was reported to the
authors, eight apple cider vinegar tablet products were tested for pH, component acid
content, and microbial growth. Considerable variability was found between the brands
in tablet size, pH, component acid content, and label claims. Doubt remains as to
whether apple cider vinegar was in fact an ingredient in the evaluated products. The
inconsistency and inaccuracy in labeling, recommended dosages, and unsubstantiated
health claims make it easy to question the quality of the products.
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Biography
L. L. Hill is a doctoral candidate in Human Environmental Science/Food Science, L. H. Woodruff is a graduate research assistant, J. C. Foote is assistant professor, Department of Human Environmental Science (Human Nutrition), and M. Barreto-Alcoba is a doctoral candidate, Department of Food Science, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
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