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Default PH of Lime Juice

Anny Middon wrote:
> "GreenieLeBrun" > wrote in message
> ups.com...
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>>>From http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~comm/lacf-phs.html

>>
>>Lemon juice 2.0 - 2.6
>>Lime Juice 2.0 - 2.35
>>Vinegar 2.4 - 3.4
>>Vinegar, Cider 3.10
>>

>
> Thanks, Greenie.
>
> Now -- does anyone have a handy-dandy conversion formula? That is, if a
> recipe calls for 3/4 cup of vinegar, how much line juice do I need to equal
> the same acidity? If I just use 3/4 cup of commercial lime juice, the salsa
> is too sour.
>
> Anny
> Whose high school chemistry classes were way too long ago to remember
> anything helpful
>
>

If it doesn't offend you, one solution is to add some sugar to counter
to acid taste of the lime juice. It will not alter the acidity itself.
Ellen