Question

Lemon juice and vinegar taste ___________ because they contain ___________.

• A. sour
• B. acids

Answer 1

Acids:

1. Acids exist naturally in the environment.
2. They can be found in almost all foods.
3. Citric acid and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) are common in citrus fruits like oranges and lemons.
4. Lactic acid is found in milk, malic acid in apples, tartaric acid in tamarind, and other foods. In addition, phosphoric acid is found in carbonated beverages, vinegar includes acetic acid, and hydrochloric acid is found in the stomach, which aids in digestion.
5. Acids are also used in the home for a variety of functions.
6. For example, we use vinegar (acetic acid) and baking soda in the kitchen, boric acid in the laundry, and washing soda for cleaning. In addition, acids are used in enterprises and labs.

Final answer: Lemon juice and vinegar taste sour because they contain acids.