Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies

The ACV gummy is one of six gummies in the daily GUUDIES pouch. Each apple cider vinegar gummy carries 600mg of apple cider vinegar with the mother, in a chewable format rather than a liquid shot. Tangy apple flavour, pectin based, vegan, one gummy a day.

What is in the ACV gummy

What are ACV gummies?

ACV gummies are chewable supplements that contain dried apple cider vinegar instead of the liquid. They became popular in the UK as an easier alternative to drinking a diluted vinegar shot every morning. What varies between brands is how much apple cider vinegar each gummy contains, whether it is made with the mother, how much sugar comes with it, and whether the gummy is made with gelatine or pectin. Ours has 600mg per gummy, with the mother, around 0.4g of sugar, and a pectin base.

What “with the mother” means

The mother is the cloudy, stringy sediment that forms in apple cider vinegar during fermentation. It is a colony of acetic acid bacteria along with the enzymes and proteins they produce. Filtered, pasteurised supermarket vinegar has it removed, which is why it looks clear. Raw unfiltered vinegar keeps it, and that is what we use.

The main compound in any vinegar is acetic acid. It is what makes vinegar sharp, and it is the reason vinegar has been used as a preservative for thousands of years.

What the research says, honestly

Most studies on vinegar have used liquid vinegar, typically one or two tablespoons (15 to 30ml) diluted in water and taken with a meal, and they have mostly been small and short. A gummy contains far less vinegar than a tablespoon of liquid, so results from those studies cannot be assumed to apply to gummies. There are no authorised health claims for apple cider vinegar in Great Britain, so we do not make any. We include ACV in the pouch because many people want it as part of their routine and find a gummy far easier to keep taking than a sour shot. If you are considering ACV for a medical reason, such as blood sugar, speak to your GP first. You can read more in our guide ACV gummies vs liquid.

Why a gummy rather than a shot

Liquid apple cider vinegar is acidic. Dentists advise against drinking it neat because repeated exposure is hard on tooth enamel, and most people find the taste unpleasant enough that the habit does not last. The gummy delivers 600mg of apple cider vinegar without pouring acid over your teeth, and it is easier to keep doing.

How to choose ACV gummies in the UK

• Amount per gummy: look for the milligrams of apple cider vinegar stated on the label, not just “ACV blend”.
• With the mother: the label should say so if it is included.
• Sugar per gummy: many ACV gummies contain 1 to 2g of sugar each. Ours has around 0.4g.
• Gelatine or pectin: pectin gummies are suitable for vegans and vegetarians; gelatine gummies are not.
• Claims: be wary of any product promising weight loss or detox from a gummy. No such claims are authorised in Great Britain.

How to take it

One ACV gummy a day, taken together with the other five gummies in your mini pouch, with or after food. Each pouch holds 28 daily servings. Designed for consistent daily use as part of your GUUDIES routine.

Format, allergens and suitability

Pectin based, so no gelatine, and vegan. Around 0.3 calories and 0.4g of sugar per gummy, sweetened with tapioca syrup rather than the sugar alcohols common in UK gummies. No synthetic dyes, no artificial sweeteners, no gluten, dairy, nuts, GMOs or fillers. Halal.

Formulated for adults aged 18 and over. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking prescription medication, check with your GP before starting any new supplement. The NHS guidance on vitamins and minerals is a sensible starting point if you are unsure what you actually need.

One of six gummies in the routine

Each GUUDIES mini pouch holds six gummies, every one targeting a different system so they work together rather than overlapping:

• Daily Greens+ Multivitamin, the core vitamin, mineral and greens base, tropical flavour
• Marine Collagen, with biotin, peach flavour
• Mushroom Mix, five functional mushrooms, mixed berries flavour
• Sea Moss, Irish sea moss, raspberry flavour
• Metabolic, saffron, lemon and blood orange, strawberry jam flavour
• ACV, the one on this page, tangy apple flavour

All six are pectin based and made without gelatine. Five are vegan. Marine Collagen is the one exception, since it contains collagen from fish.

Common questions

How much apple cider vinegar is in each gummy?

600mg of apple cider vinegar with the mother, per daily serving.

Do apple cider vinegar gummies work?

Most research on vinegar used one to two tablespoons of liquid vinegar with meals, in small, short studies. A gummy contains much less, and there are no authorised health claims for apple cider vinegar in Great Britain. Treat ACV gummies as part of a routine, not as a treatment.

Are ACV gummies good for weight loss?

No weight-loss claims are authorised for apple cider vinegar in Great Britain, and a gummy is not a weight-loss product. If you are trying to lose weight, speak to your GP or a registered dietitian.

Does it taste of vinegar?

No. It is tangy apple flavoured. The vinegar is carried in a pectin gummy rather than served as a liquid.

Is the ACV gummy vegan?

Yes. It is plant based and pectin based, with no gelatine.

What does “with the mother” actually mean?

The mother is the cloudy sediment that forms during fermentation, made up of acetic acid bacteria and the enzymes and proteins they produce. Filtered, pasteurised vinegar has it removed. Raw unfiltered vinegar keeps it.

Is a gummy better for my teeth than liquid vinegar?

Liquid vinegar is acidic and dentists advise against drinking it neat, since repeated exposure is hard on enamel. A gummy avoids that exposure.

When is the best time to take ACV gummies?

With or after food, as part of your daily pouch. Consistency matters more than the exact time.

Can I buy the ACV gummy on its own?

Not as a standalone. It is one of six gummies in every GUUDIES daily mini pouch.

Can I take it alongside prescription medication?

Check with your GP or pharmacist first. That applies to any new supplement, particularly if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or on regular medication.

Related reading

• Apple cider vinegar gummies vs liquid
• Blood sugar balance: what ACV can and cannot do
• Gummy vitamins vs tablets: which should you choose?
• What actually makes a high quality gummy supplement