Unpasteurized Coconut Vinegar is made from raw coconut tree sap and contains the Mother, formed naturally in unpasteurized vinegar by the acetobacter. It is low glycemic and contains naturally occurring amino acids, minerals and vitamins. Coconut Vinegar has an alkalizing effect in the body, much the same as apple cider vinegar. Although vinegar is an acidic food, when it is metabolized by the body, it becomes alkaline producing.