elizabeth emerald > wrote:

> my son is allergic to citrus (among other things) & i am trying to find
> something to replace lemon/citrus juice & rind in recipes. it is an
> important ingredient in so many recipes both savoury & sweet.
>
> any ideas?

Try to find verjuice (verjus), juice of unripe fruits or berries,
usually grapes. It can be nearly as tart as lemon juice.

For a somewhat different effect, you might also want to experiment wuth
a weak solution of hydrochloric acid (get the tablets to be dissolved at
your pharmacy). It is not anything to be afraid of - hydrochloric acid
is naturally produced in your stomach. It is also still sometimes
prescribed for such conditions as hypohydrochloria. There is no harm if
you use the weak solution in the manner lemon juice is normally used. I
like the taste rather a lot.

Victor

Victor Sack wrote:

> elizabeth emerald > wrote:
> > my son is allergic to citrus (among other things) & i am trying to find
> > something to replace lemon/citrus juice & rind in recipes. it is an
> > important ingredient in so many recipes both savoury & sweet.
> > any ideas?
>
> Try to find verjuice (verjus), juice of unripe fruits or berries,
> usually grapes. It can be nearly as tart as lemon juice.
> For a somewhat different effect, you might also want to experiment wuth
> a weak solution of hydrochloric acid (get the tablets to be dissolved at
> your pharmacy). It is not anything to be afraid of - hydrochloric acid
> is naturally produced in your stomach. It is also still sometimes
> prescribed for such conditions as hypohydrochloria. There is no harm if
> you use the weak solution in the manner lemon juice is normally used. I
> like the taste rather a lot.
> Victor

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

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.
I personally, although it isn't quite as tart, would give white, not
red, verjus a try. It is the juice of unripe wine grapes. I'm an addict!
blacksalt

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

"kalanamak" > wrote in message
...
> 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.
> I personally, although it isn't quite as tart, would give white, not
> red, verjus a try. It is the juice of unripe wine grapes. I'm an addict!

i'm on the lookout for it to see if it's ok for him. i'm not sure if we have
it in australia.
--
elizabeth (in australia)

"Anything lost can be found again, except for time wasted" -- Hilltop Hoods

"kalanamak" > wrote in message
...
> 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.
> I personally, although it isn't quite as tart, would give white, not
> red, verjus a try. It is the juice of unripe wine grapes. I'm an addict!

i'm on the lookout for it to see if it's ok for him. i'm not sure if we have
it in australia.
--
elizabeth (in australia)

"Anything lost can be found again, except for time wasted" -- Hilltop Hoods

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

"The Joneses" > wrote in message
...
> Victor Sack wrote:
>
> > elizabeth emerald > wrote:
> > > my son is allergic to citrus (among other things) & i am trying to
find
> > > something to replace lemon/citrus juice & rind in recipes. it is an
> > > important ingredient in so many recipes both savoury & sweet.
> > > any ideas?
> >
> > Try to find verjuice (verjus), juice of unripe fruits or berries,
> > usually grapes. It can be nearly as tart as lemon juice.
> > For a somewhat different effect, you might also want to experiment wuth
> > a weak solution of hydrochloric acid (get the tablets to be dissolved at
> > your pharmacy). It is not anything to be afraid of - hydrochloric acid
> > is naturally produced in your stomach. It is also still sometimes
> > prescribed for such conditions as hypohydrochloria. There is no harm if
> > you use the weak solution in the manner lemon juice is normally used. I
> > like the taste rather a lot.
> > Victor
>
> 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?

he is severely allergic to most fruit, so vitamin c & citric acid are both
out.
--
elizabeth (in australia)

"Old school don't mean I'm better, I'm just getting older" -- Bias B

"The Joneses" > wrote in message
...
> Victor Sack wrote:
>
> > elizabeth emerald > wrote:
> > > my son is allergic to citrus (among other things) & i am trying to
find
> > > something to replace lemon/citrus juice & rind in recipes. it is an
> > > important ingredient in so many recipes both savoury & sweet.
> > > any ideas?
> >
> > Try to find verjuice (verjus), juice of unripe fruits or berries,
> > usually grapes. It can be nearly as tart as lemon juice.
> > For a somewhat different effect, you might also want to experiment wuth
> > a weak solution of hydrochloric acid (get the tablets to be dissolved at
> > your pharmacy). It is not anything to be afraid of - hydrochloric acid
> > is naturally produced in your stomach. It is also still sometimes
> > prescribed for such conditions as hypohydrochloria. There is no harm if
> > you use the weak solution in the manner lemon juice is normally used. I
> > like the taste rather a lot.
> > Victor
>
> 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?

he is severely allergic to most fruit, so vitamin c & citric acid are both
out.
--
elizabeth (in australia)

"Old school don't mean I'm better, I'm just getting older" -- Bias B

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.
I personally, although it isn't quite as tart, would give white, not
red, verjus a try. It is the juice of unripe wine grapes. I'm an addict!
blacksalt

"Victor Sack" > wrote in message
. ..
> elizabeth emerald > wrote:
>
> > my son is allergic to citrus (among other things) & i am trying to find
> > something to replace lemon/citrus juice & rind in recipes. it is an
> > important ingredient in so many recipes both savoury & sweet.
> >
> > any ideas?
>
> Try to find verjuice (verjus), juice of unripe fruits or berries,
> usually grapes. It can be nearly as tart as lemon juice.

he is severely allergic to most fruit, but i'll track some down & see if
it's ok.

> For a somewhat different effect, you might also want to experiment wuth
> a weak solution of hydrochloric acid (get the tablets to be dissolved at
> your pharmacy). It is not anything to be afraid of - hydrochloric acid
> is naturally produced in your stomach. It is also still sometimes
> prescribed for such conditions as hypohydrochloria. There is no harm if
> you use the weak solution in the manner lemon juice is normally used. I
> like the taste rather a lot.

that sounds scary! LOL!
--
elizabeth (in australia)

"Old school don't mean I'm better, I'm just getting older" -- Bias B

Victor Sack wrote:

> elizabeth emerald > wrote:
> > my son is allergic to citrus (among other things) & i am trying to find
> > something to replace lemon/citrus juice & rind in recipes. it is an
> > important ingredient in so many recipes both savoury & sweet.
> > any ideas?
>
> Try to find verjuice (verjus), juice of unripe fruits or berries,
> usually grapes. It can be nearly as tart as lemon juice.
> For a somewhat different effect, you might also want to experiment wuth
> a weak solution of hydrochloric acid (get the tablets to be dissolved at
> your pharmacy). It is not anything to be afraid of - hydrochloric acid
> is naturally produced in your stomach. It is also still sometimes
> prescribed for such conditions as hypohydrochloria. There is no harm if
> you use the weak solution in the manner lemon juice is normally used. I
> like the taste rather a lot.
> Victor

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

"Victor Sack" > wrote in message
. ..
> elizabeth emerald > wrote:
>
> > my son is allergic to citrus (among other things) & i am trying to find
> > something to replace lemon/citrus juice & rind in recipes. it is an
> > important ingredient in so many recipes both savoury & sweet.
> >
> > any ideas?
>
> Try to find verjuice (verjus), juice of unripe fruits or berries,
> usually grapes. It can be nearly as tart as lemon juice.

he is severely allergic to most fruit, but i'll track some down & see if
it's ok.

> For a somewhat different effect, you might also want to experiment wuth
> a weak solution of hydrochloric acid (get the tablets to be dissolved at
> your pharmacy). It is not anything to be afraid of - hydrochloric acid
> is naturally produced in your stomach. It is also still sometimes
> prescribed for such conditions as hypohydrochloria. There is no harm if
> you use the weak solution in the manner lemon juice is normally used. I
> like the taste rather a lot.

that sounds scary! LOL!
--
elizabeth (in australia)

"Old school don't mean I'm better, I'm just getting older" -- Bias B