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

It all comes down to specific acids to create that lip-smacking flavor. The sourness in candy is primarily achieved through citric, malic, tartaric, and fumaric acids. These naturally-occurring ...

In The Food Programme, Dan Saladino is exploring the tastes and temptations of sourness, from our evolution to the way we cook and eat. It’s a story of puckering pickles, science, fermentation ...