Over the past month or so, I’ve been on a tear to discover all I can about citric acid. What I’ve learned, tested and tried is nothing short of amazing. So get ready as I lay out the case for adding ...

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Making citric acid at home is harder than it sounds. Although scientists first isolated citric acid from citrus fruits more than 200 years ago, it’s not the simplest chemistry to pull off. About 100 ...

Paola Velez shares her tips for working with this game-changing ingredient. Citric acid is a weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, as well as other produce. It has a sour flavor — which is why ...