Acidulated
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Acidulated describes something that has been rendered acid
or sour.
Acid
An acid is a substance which reacts with a base. Commonly, acids can be identified as tasting sour, reacting with metals such as calcium, and bases like sodium carbonate. Aqueous acids have a pH of less than 7, where an acid of lower pH is typically stronger, and turn blue litmus paper red...
or sour.
- Acidulated drops are an old-fashioned candyCandyCandy, specifically sugar candy, is a confection made from a concentrated solution of sugar in water, to which flavorings and colorants are added...
similar to modern lemon and lime drops. - Acidulated waterAcidulated waterAcidulated water is water where some sort of acid is added—often lemon juice, lime juice, or vinegar—to prevent cut or skinned fruits or vegetables from browning so as to maintain their appearance. Some vegetables and fruits which are often placed in acidulated water are: apples, avocados,...
is water to which lemon or lime juice has been added (used to prevent food from browning when cut). - Acidulated malt
- Acidulated phosphate fluoride