Raw - Unfiltered Organic With the Veil of the Mother Aged for 3-years Exceptionally smooth Contains no preservatives From 100% organic apples The natural occurrence of amino acids and enzymes creates strand-like chains of connected protein molecules which are referred to as The Veil of the Mother. Solana Gold's Apple Cider Vinegar maintains The Veil of the Mother and combines the natural goodness of apples with the amino acids and enzymes which are naturally created in the fermentation process. Pasteurization removes delicate nutrients and enzymes that may constitute a major portion of the nutritional value of a particular food. Solana Gold's raw Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, unlike juices or ciders, contains no sugars which would be a growth medium for potentially harmful bacteria such as E-COLI. In addition to this, the high acidic nature of Apple Cider Vinegar assures that none of these bacteria could exist or propagate.