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Sour science

Acids in your food

Imagine the sour taste of a lemon, the vinegar on your chips or the tangy crunch of a gherkin – these intense flavours all rely on the presence of acids in foods. Chiara Durrani explores the role of acids in taste, texture and preservation

Chiara Durrani

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This article links to the following topics in the AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA, SQA and IB Diploma exam specifications:

■ acid strength and pH

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