Q&A for How to Store Apple Cider Vinegar

You can, but the flavor and the quality of the vinegar is preserved when kept in a cool, dry, dark place.

Glass bottles are a good option because they won't react with the liquid inside. It is also best to choose darkened glass, as this prevents the light from spoiling the stored vinegar through oxidation. Keep in a cool, dry place.

It's not necessary. It doesn’t improve the shelf life, and apple cider vinegar is perfectly fine stored in a pantry.

Store aged apple cider vinegar. If you use regular ACV, it can irritate your esophagus. Drink it in small sips if you consume it straight.

Yes. It won't harm the vinegar and might even enhance its flavor.

Most cooking vinegars (like balsamic, red wine, and rice vinegars) have a pH of 2 to 3 and a strength of 4 to 6 percent.

Store it in tightly sealed bottles in a cool, dark place away from dust and direct sunlight.

Adding apple cider to vinegar is not a guaranteed method to ferment more vinegar. Buying apple cider vinegar from the market is recommended. If you want to speed up home fermentation, using an oxygen pump to increase oxygenation can help.

Yes, you can add apple cider to vinegar with a "mother" to ferment and make more vinegar. The mother acts as a starter, initiating the fermentation process.

You can drink apple cider vinegar, but it's primarily used in cooking and baking due to its strong flavor. If you choose to drink it, be sure to limit your intake to avoid stomach upset.

Yes, porcelain is an excellent option for storage, along with glass and other ceramics.