Varun Sharma Varun Sharma Asked 5 months ago

What is the acidity of lemon juice?

My wife uses a lot of lemon juice in her cooking and as a home remedy for various things. We were just discussing its properties. What is the acidity of lemon juice typically? Just curious to know.

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Prema Iyer Prema Iyer Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago
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Lemon juice is quite acidic, with a low pH. It's a natural cleanser and good for many things, but always in moderation and diluted with water. Stay positive and listen to your body, it knows best how to balance things.

Anjali Das Anjali Das Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Haan, lemon juice is definitely acidic, around pH 2-3 usually. I used to drink it with warm water for digestion, but then my teeth became a bit sensitive. So, now I always dilute it well and use a straw. Be practical about these home remedies, they can have downsides too.

Suresh Gupta Suresh Gupta Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Lemon juice is known for its high acidity, usually around pH 2-3. It's fine for cooking, but if you're drinking it regularly, especially on an empty stomach, it might cause issues like acid reflux or tooth erosion. Best to dilute it and check with a doctor if you have stomach sensitivities.

Rohan Patel Rohan Patel Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Lemon juice is very acidic, with a pH usually between 2 and 3. As a vegetarian, I use it a lot for flavor, but I'm careful not to overdo it, especially if I have any stomach issues. Always good to dilute it to protect your stomach lining and tooth enamel.

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Kavita Rao Kavita Rao Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Oh, lemon juice is super acidic! I found this out the hard way when I started having really bad acid reflux from drinking too much lemon water. It's got a pH of like 2-3. It’s good for taste, but definitely dilute it properly if you're drinking it often, or your throat will feel it!

Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Lemon juice? Acidity level is probably somewhere between my stress levels and my caffeine intake, lol. It's quite high, like pH 2-3. So definitely don't try to drink it straight unless you want a new party trick that involves puckering your face off.

Shruti Iyer Shruti Iyer Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

It's highly acidic, often around pH 2. It really bothered my sensitive stomach when I tried adding it to my water every day. It's okay if your body can't handle too much of it; everyone is different. Just listen to what your body tells you.

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