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What is acidity measured by in liquids like wine and vinegar?
Answer
pH level
Acidity is measured by pH level on a scale of 0-14, where lower numbers are more acidic. Wine typically has a pH of 2.5-4.0, vinegar around 2.0-3.3.
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Lemon juice has a pH of about 2, making it highly acidic. The pH of liquids affects flavor, preservation, and how they interact with other ingredients.
Other options people guess
- Tartness score
- Bitterness units
- Fermentation days
Topics
- Food Chemistry
- Fermentation
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