The vinegar found in Bubbies Spicy Kosher Dills and Spicy Sauerkraut is used to preserve hot banana peppers, which are harvested later in the year than our cucumbers and earlier than our cabbage. Once pickled, the peppers are drained of the vinegar and added to our traditional brine. There are trace amounts of this vinegar present in these Bubbies products, which is why we list it as an ingredient.