kalanamak wrote:

> The Joneses wrote:
> > Citric acid might be cheaper and more readily available as Vitamin C tablets.
> > But some are made from citrus fruits, so got to be careful?
> > Edrena
>
> Citric acid and *ascorbic acid AKA vit C* are not the same thing. I find
> citric acid "stronger" on the tongue. I've also seen it for sale in
> Chinatown shops.

You're right of course, I just had a blond attack. I use both in preserving, but I
always check the bottles first.
Edrena