Organic ingredients like vinegar go a long way in helping manufacturers achieve a clean label. Because organic products don’t have certain chemicals or additives found in non-organic products, consumers have confidence in the naturally produced ingredients that grace a clean-label product.
At Bremer Ingredients, we’re proud to be officially certified to handle and ship organic bulk ingredients. The U.S. Department of Agriculture sets strict standards for growers, handlers, and distributors of food. Our certification ensures our organic products, like our wholesale white vinegar and wholesale apple cider vinegar, meet the standards to be officially labeled as organic, which in turn bolsters your clean-label products.\
What it Means to be Clean-Label
The clean-label trend is predominantly driven by consumers who want to know what they’re eating and drinking. That is, short lists of natural, recognizable ingredients—no additives like artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. To consumers, simplicity is important, as is transparency from food producers.
The Difference Between Organic Vinegar and Regular Vinegar
Both organic and non-organic vinegars are safe to consume and use for cleaning, differing in the way they are produced and processed. Organic vinegar is made from organically grown ingredients, whereas non-organic vinegar can be made using ingredients that may have been grown with pesticides and fertilizers. The milder fermentation process of organic vinegar usually leads to better retention of beneficial bacteria than pasteurized non-organic vinegar, while also leaving organic vinegar with a stronger, more complex flavor than non-organic vinegar.
Synthetic vinegar—which is non-organic but it’s important to note not all non-organic vinegars are synthetic—derives from fossil fuels and is created chemically. The common element in organic, non-organic, and synthetic vinegar is acetic acid, but synthetic acids have significantly lower nutritional value at a traditionally lower price. When your goal is to make a clean-label product, synthetic vinegar should not be a consideration.
Why Organic Vinegar Matters
When pursuing a clean label, organic always matters. When customers look at a label and see that the vinegar is organic, they know they can trust it is naturally grown and processed, free of pesticides and other synthetic chemicals. They have confidence that they’re getting the enzymes, nutrients, and good bacteria that make organic vinegar so appealing. The stronger, more complex taste is often a benefit as well, depending on the individual taster, of course. For food manufacturers, another benefit of organic products is the self-sustaining organic agriculture, helping to improve a company’s sustainability practices.
Become Clean Label With Bremer’s Clean, Organic Vinegar
As your wholesale vinegar supplier, we can help you clean your labels with organic vinegar. An incredibly versatile product, organic vinegar is increasingly being used as a preservative. Contact us today to buy organic wholesale ingredients.