It might be slimy and stringy, but the mother in apple cider vinegar (ACV) is where the good stuff resides. Its murky presence is a clear sign of a less-refined product, so if you prefer organic ...

Apple cider vinegar products differ in acetic acid content and presence of “the mother,” with unfiltered, organic versions generally offering the most potential benefit.

However, apple cider vinegar gummies may not have the same benefits as liquid apple cider vinegar. Gervacio said: "I'd say [the gummies] don't deliver the same punch as liquid ACV.