Tag: Acidic berries

Despite the tart taste of many berries, the claim that they are inherently "acidic" or "alkaline" is a common point of confusion. The important distinction lies in a food's Potential Renal Acid Load (PRAL), which measures its effect on the body after digestion, rather than its raw pH. Berries, while initially acidic, are typically considered alkaline-forming once metabolized.

While often perceived as sweet, most commonly consumed berries are naturally acidic due to their content of organic acids like citric and malic acid. Understanding which berry is acidic, and by how much, is important for both culinary applications and managing dietary concerns like acid reflux or dental health.