Why are lemons sour? Delve into the genetic explanations behind the tartness of lemons and their production of citric acid.

Curd is a popular food made from milk. It contains lactic acid, which is important for its taste, texture, and health ...

Limes have the benefit of being "a highly versatile ingredient that works in both sweet and savory dishes from all over the ...

A new study has unveiled the genetic mechanism controlling citric acid content in jujube fruit, identifying a natural ...

Did you ever take a swig of aspartame-sweetened diet soda and have it taste nasty? Sour, metallic, and vile, but not sweet.

Sour beers are enjoyed for their complex and often tart flavors, but brewing can sometimes be long and arduous. Researchers in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry brewed new sours in less ...

“Chronic acid reflux over time can cause symptoms such as a burning or bitter taste in the mouth, sore throat, chronic cough, hoarse voice, ear pain, asthma-like symptoms or even non-cardiac ...

Cooking tomato sauce for an extended period allows acidic compounds to break down naturally, making the flavour rounder and milder.

The characteristic mouth-puckering taste of a sour beer comes from acids made by lactic acid-producing bacteria (LAB) or Brettanomyces yeast, which are added by brewers or introduced naturally ...