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  • Switchel is an apple cider vinegar-based drink with water, honey or ginger, and sometimes maple syrup, molasses, or fruit juice.
  • Introduced to North America in the 18th century, switchel is rich in polyphenols.
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Fun Fact! Arriving in North America in the 18th century, the drink called switchel contains polyphenols and can potentially support cardiovascular and digestive health.

The apple cider vinegar-based drink called switchel usually contains water, honey or ginger, along with additives including maple syrup, molasses, or fruit juice. Arriving in North America in the 18th century, the drink contains polyphenols and can potentially support cardiovascular and digestive health.

Source: Jiang, H.; McBride, B. Five things everyone should know about … Switchel https://grow.cals.wisc.edu/deprecated/five-things/five-things-everyone-should-know-about-switchel (accessed 2025-08-07).


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