Virovitica Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar

Exceptional in taste, very healthy vinegar of mild intensity. In our factory, Apple Cider Vinegar is produced in a traditional way that has not changed for 60 years, on wooden Frings generators.
It is excellent as an addition to salads and as a marinade in the preparation of a wide variety of dishes. Apple Cider Vinegar is indispensable in every household.
The apples used in the Virovitica Vinegar Factory are of top quality and are a guarantee of full flavor and a pleasant aroma. Apple Cider Vinegar contains 19 out of 22 important minerals for the growth, renewal, and maintenance of the body.
It is stored at room temperature.
The term of use is unlimited.
It is packed in PET packaging of 1 liter and in glass bottles of 0.5 liters.

White Vinegar

It is produced by fermentation of pure ethyl alcohol. The special quality of White Vinegar is contributed by the production of Frings generators in which it is poured over beech shavings, which gives it a soft taste and removes the harshness that is present in other alcoholic vinegar.
The preparation of food in the household is necessarily accompanied by the use of this, the most widespread, vinegar.
The shelf life is unlimited, which makes it different from most food products.
It is stored at room temperature.
It is packed in PET packaging of 1, 3, and 5 liters.

Wine vinegar

The Wine Vinegar of the Virovitica Vinegar Factory is produced from quality wines of renowned producers. The natural production process guarantees the domestic quality of this vinegar with an extremely light taste and pleasant smell.
Top culinary masters use it as a marinade for wild animals dishes and a wide variety of dressings and salads.
Stored at room temperature, it has an unlimited shelf life.
It is packed in PET packaging of 1 liter and in glass bottles of 0.5 liters.

Black Aromatic Vinegar „Kvasina“

Kvasina is an extremely valued, aromatic vinegar, produced from the highest quality, as a rule, varietal red wines, which it can “thank” for its ruby-like color. Consuming kvasina every day, in a dose of one cup, has a great effect on the cardiovascular system and accelerates the breakdown of fats by more than 10%. The antioxidant properties of wine are transferred to this excellent vinegar produced in a 100% natural way, using traditional techniques. „Kvasina“ is rich in elements needed every day such as iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper…
The Black Aromatic Vinegar „Kvasina“ in our factory is brewed exclusively from top-quality Croatian wines.

• Apple cider vinegar helps extremely well with all skin problems. When bathing, it is enough to add half of apple cider vinegar in warm water and repeat this twice a week.
• For kidney disease, take two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar diluted in a glass of water two to three times a day.
• Apple cider vinegar is very effective in removing warts. It is enough to soak the wart with apple cider vinegar and stick it with a plaster and leave it like that until morning. Repeat several times until the wart falls off.
• Honey, tea (eg chamomile), and apple cider vinegar are effective against sore throats. Add a spoonful of vinegar and honey to a cup of tea and gargle several times a day.
• Apple cider vinegar, two tablespoons diluted in a glass of water, is great for high blood pressure.

• Diabetics are recommended to drink two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar mixed in a glass of water three times a day after meals.
• For weight loss, it is advisable to consume two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water, three to four times a day. Do this procedure for one and a half to two months.
• The treatment of massaging painful joints with apple cider vinegar has been known since ancient times. Even in combination with clay into which vinegar is mixed and put on the painful place and leave it wrapped in a bandage until morning.
• The combination of a spoonful of honey and apple cider vinegar if taken in the morning on an empty stomach works well against dizziness, especially in the elderly. Repeat for a month daily.

APPLE – PARADISE FRUIT IN A VINEGAR BOTTLE

Apple (lat. Malus domestica) is a deciduous tree from the Rosaceae known for its sweet apple-like fruits. It is cultivated and domesticated all over the world, and the most cultivated species is from the genus Malus. This tree is originally from Central Asia, where its wild ancestors (Malus sieversii) can still be found today. Apples have been cultivated for thousands of years in Asia and Europe, and were brought to North America by European settlers. They have religious and mythological significance in many cultures, especially in Nordic and Greek, as well as in European-Christian traditions.

An apple tree usually grows very tall if grown from seed, and much smaller if grafted onto the root. There are more than 7,500 known varieties of apples, which provide a very wide range of desired characteristics. Different varieties are grown for different tastes and uses, including apples for cooking, making juices and other products, or eating them raw.

Apple is a unique combination of more than 300 substances that act synergistically, which means that their beneficial effect is further increased precisely because of their mutual relationship.

Among the various vitamins that apples contain, C and vitamins A and B stand out the most, and there are also a number of minerals: potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, copper… The biggest “stars” among the ingredients of apples are phenols and flavonoids – powerful antioxidants that protect body cells from damage and disease. The best-known flavonoids are quercetin and catechin, which have an anti-inflammatory effect and reduce the risk of cardiovascular and lung diseases.

The apple is rich in precious natural sugars and organic acids that purify the body, and it also contains tannin, which has an antibacterial effect, and essential oils.

Apples have long been used as an “antidote” for indigestion thanks to the high content of pectin – a soluble fiber that neutralizes harmful substances in the intestines and protects the mucous membrane, and helps reduce cholesterol in the body.

Some studies have also shown that vinegar is associated with faster recovery of athletes after intense physical efforts. Vinegar has been known in different parts of the world for more than 10,000 years. With vinegar, Cleopatra cleaned jewelry, regenerated the body, and Hannibal treated tired joints.

HOW DO WE DO IT AT THE VINEGAR FACTORY IN VIROVITICA?

All vinegar at the Vinegar Factory Virovitica, is produced exclusively in a natural way, with the use of 100% natural raw materials and packaging from suppliers from Croatia. Not a single vinegar producer in Croatia, but also in the region, produces vinegar in significant quantities in a 100% natural way, as is the case at the Mustač Commerce d.o.o. Vinegar Factory in Virovitica.

The production process of all 100% natural vinegar is the same, and the process of obtaining 100% natural apple cider vinegar is described below. In the production of natural apple cider vinegar, as already mentioned, we use apples from domestic producers, as a rule, family farms from our county. After receiving the apples in the factory, the first step is to wash the product. Apples washed from physical impurities are ground, for this purpose, with an appropriate mill. The medium prepared in this way is inserted into a belt press with high efficiency (percentage of raw material utilization, in this case, it means the percentage of juice obtained from a certain amount of apples).

The squeezed juice is transferred to tanks (cisterns) with special pumps and pipelines, where the process of fermentation into apple wine continues. The very process of transition (fermentation) of apple juice into apple wine takes place without the addition of any additives or accelerators, and everything takes place in a 100% natural way, which is slower than the artificially controlled one. However, the result of such production is 100% natural apple wine.

After obtaining natural apple wine, the sedimentation process is started, after which pure apple wine remains, ready for the production of 100% natural apple vinegar. The settled apple wine is pumped into the generator (“Frings”) during the time specified according to the recipe and the process of fermentation of the apple wine into 100% natural apple vinegar begins. Cider wine in a apparatus circulates over beech shavings on which an acetobacterial culture has been inoculated.

During 90-120 hours, during air pumping, acetobacteria convert alcohol into acetic acid, which completes the production process. The finished vinegar is pumped from the device into tanks (cisterns) provided for that purpose. Natural vinegar ages in them for three to six months, after which it is ready to be packaged and placed on the market.

At the factory, we are planning to expand the assortment to include flavored vinegars seasoned with bay leaf, cumin, pepper, pepperoni, garlic, rosemary…

The next phase is Eco-vinegars produced from raw materials (apples) that have not been treated with preservatives, which increases their quality many times over and enhances the health value of this, otherwise, extremely healthy vinegar.

Apart from the fact that apple cider vinegar is an indispensable part of the gastronomic offer of every kitchen, at home or in hotels, restaurants… vinegar has a positive effect on the entire human body, improves immunity, cleanses the blood of toxins, reduces the occurrence of clots and high blood pressure, regulates cholesterol and blood sugar levels . In addition, it kills bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms, helps with colds, flu, sinusitis, skin and hair problems. It is also used for problems with gastritis, rheumatism, joint inflammation, or when we want to improve our intellectual and physical abilities. In older people, apple cider vinegar prevents senility.

Because… Apple Cider Vinegar is an absolute source of health.