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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


I think this link will give you what you want to know:-

http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/papers/2004..._combined.html

They even compare vinegar, lemon and lime juice use is salsas