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Vinegar is an acid with a low pH. Milk is a complex mixture that has specific protein. When pH of milk drops too low, the casein protein denatures (breaks down) and binds differently to other proteins. The vinegar dropped the pH of the milk too low and this caused the curdling.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoMilk separated when mixed with vinegar because the reaction between the milk solids and the acid. The milk cannot remain stabilized when exposed to a contrasting pH compound.
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∙ 13y agothere is a chemical reaction because vinigar is acidic and milk is alcoline based
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∙ 10y agoacid on the protein causes the protein to coagulate.
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What is the process called when you add lemon juice to milk?
milk is basic, and lemon juice is very acidic
What can you use as a substitute for sour milk?
i add lemon juice or white vinegar to the milk in the recipe
Is lemon juice a thickener ner?
all i know is that when making cheesecake when i add the lemon juice to condensed milk and cream cheese it causes the mixture to thicken. Could it be the pectin in the lemon?
If you add lemon juice to chocolate milk what will happen?
It all fizz up and make it yummy
Why did sailors need to add vitamin C to their diets?
fed them potatoes, lemon juice and milk
Is there a way to add fresh lemon juice to cream sauces so that the sauce doesn't curdle?
To make lemon cream in a mixing bowl you mix together cream with a little sugar and then whip it at full speed until peaks form then add the lemon juice and rind and fold it into the mixture gently with a desert spoon that you have chilled in the fridge
Can you use evaporated milk to make buttermilk?
Yes, but you have to first mix the evaporated milk with water (half evaporated milk and half water), then add 1 teaspoon vinegar or lemon juice for each cup of the diluted evaporated milk. The acidity of the vinegar or lemon juice will give results very similar to that of buttermilk. You can also use whole milk in the same way as a substitution for buttermilk, being sure to add the vinegar or lemon juice.
How do you sour fresh milk with vinegar?
to one cup of milk, add: Add 1 tsp. plain vinegar or lemon juice and stir. then let it sit for about 10 to 15 minutes and you're done!
Can you drink tea with lemon juice and milk?
Yes! Tea with lemon and milk is delicious =P You could also use half and half for a more "creamy" taste. You can add honey also for sweetener. Hope this helps!
What juice do you add to make royal icing?
lemon juice xxx
How do you make a lemon box cake better?
To substitute lemon juice powder for 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, briskly stir 1 teaspoon powder into 2 tablespoons water. To add extra lemon flavor to baked goods, use 1 tablespoon lemon juice powder for each cup of flour. For lemon glaze, use 1 to 2 teaspoons per cup of confections' sugar.
How much sugar in lemon's?
if its pure lemon juice with no added sugar then it has no sugar in it. and most lemon juice are like that. its in lemon soft drinks and lemon cordials that add the sugars.
