lemon juice

per 100 g

Food facts

Caffeine

not known

Acidity

Around pH 2.2

Source: USDA, pH of selected foods

Fat

not known

Acidity alone doesn't predict reflux. Some foods provoke symptoms without being acidic, and acidic foods don't bother everyone.

Sources: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central (SR Legacy). Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Citrus

Contains lemon

Laboratory studies found citrus has little or no effect on the valve between the food pipe and stomach, though some people find it irritating.

ACG Clinical Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

In one study, people sensitive to acid still reacted to orange juice made non-acidic, so acidity may not be the reason.

Food sensitivity in reflux esophagitis

Nothing reviewed yet

A large portion on an empty stomach is not the same exposure as a small amount after food.

Not medical advice and not a diagnosis. If you are worried about your symptoms, speak to a doctor or pharmacist.

General information about this food, with its sources. Foods affect people differently. This is not dietary or medical advice.