• Question: Why are lemons acidic?

    Asked by koalatea13lemon to Christina, Colin, Jess, Samaneh, Steve on 18 Jun 2013.
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      Jess Bean answered on 18 Jun 2013:

      Great question! Lemons are acidic because their juice contains around 5-6% citric acid (which is also responsible for their sour taste). Lemon juice is a lovely low pH2, making it about the same acidity of vinegar.

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