How to Use acidity in a Sentence
acidity
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There is good acidity and freshness and the wine offers very good harmony.
— Tom Hyland, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2021 -
Start by having the soil acidity tested and adjust if needed.
— Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 16 Oct. 2021 -
For white wine, Virginia excels in petit manseng, a grape that produces fruity wines of high acidity in a range from dry to sweet.
— Washington Post, 24 Sep. 2021 -
Bright acidity, balanced, fine, focused flavors with green apples and grapefruit.
— Tom Mullen, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024 -
This results in wines with bright acidity and complex flavor profiles that genuinely express the land.
— Noel Burgess, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 -
Cranberry sauce is a fantastic match with the pernil because of the acidity of the cranberry sauce and the fattiness of the pork.
— Irina Gonzalez, Good Housekeeping, 30 Sep. 2021 -
This lively wine-technically not a rosé but a light red—has a racy acidity, transporting you to a strawberry patch in June.
— Ted Loos, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2021 -
Scents of orange and acacia blossom lead to flavors of peach and green apple, with a bracing acidity and slight bitterness to keep it refreshing.
— Washington Post, 24 Sep. 2021 -
Often the soil acidity needs adjustment before planting.
— Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2024 -
Bananas are not typically considered acidic, but their overall acidity levels can vary depending on their ripeness.
— Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024 -
Like the skillet above, it’s made from sturdy cast iron, but is also covered in a porcelain enamel that’s rust-resistant, non-reactive to acidity, and easy to clean.
— Clara McMahon, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024 -
Grapes are picked each year at a similar sugar level, usually a little earlier in order to capture the natural acidity in the wine.
— Cathy Huyghe, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2021 -
When used as a marinade, buttermilk’s enzymes and acidity break down and tenderize proteins like chicken, beef, pork, and fish, along with adding that signature tangy flavor.
— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024 -
Various types of apples balance the acidity and sweetness, creating the ultimate comfort food.
— Amy Taylor, Good Housekeeping, 8 Oct. 2021 -
This, the penultimate vintage of the Rojo Grande, is floral and plummy, with a refreshing bitterness and a jolt of acidity that carries across the palate.
— Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Sep. 2021 -
The acid cuts through the fat and salt; the fat and salt balances the acidity.
— Susan Stapleton, USA TODAY, 10 July 2024 -
The acidity helps with the throat and the vocal cords, to kind of clear them.
— New York Times, 19 Apr. 2022 -
The finish is round with a touch of crisp acidity in the post palate.
— Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2023 -
Racy acidity balances the wine and readies the palate for the next bite.
— Dallas News, 24 Oct. 2022 -
At the same time, the acidity that gives wine its tartness falls.
— Ian Mount, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2022 -
While off-dry, the wine is sweet-tart, with bright, tangy acidity.
— Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 13 Dec. 2021 -
The acidity contrasts the fattiness of the ham and broth, and brings the whole dish to life after a long braise.
— Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2023 -
Soil acidity should be in the 4.5 to 5.5 pH range for good azalea growth.
— Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 15 Jan. 2022 -
Stir in a pinch of sugar to correct the acidity of the tomato puree.
— Janelle Davis, CNN, 30 Oct. 2022 -
Fresh lime juice: For a hint of acidity to cut through the richness of the bacon and chowder.
— Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023 -
This reduces the acidity of the compound to a safe level.
— The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023 -
The tannins are velvety, and the finish goes on and on before a bright splash of acidity at the very end.
— Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024 -
Bright acidity and a clean finish hold it all in check.
— Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2022 -
Sherry wine: An aged, dry white wine that adds acidity to cut through the richness of the soup.
— Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2023 -
Have a soil acidity test made and adjust the pH if needed.
— Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2023
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