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Is honey alkaline or acidic?


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Explanation:

Honey is naturally acidic, as its pH ranges from 3.4 to 6.1.

  1. The average pH of honey is3.9, and we know that on the pH scale, anything below 7 is acidic 7 and neutral, and anything above 7 is basic.
  2. When honey is consumed it becomes alkaline.
  3. It contains a variety of acids, including aromatic acids, aliphatic acids, amino acids, and organic acids.

Hence, honey is not alkaline, it is acidic.


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