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Are strawberries acidic? [Should you be eating them?]<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

According to their pH rating, strawberries are acidic. Strawberry’s pH ranges between 3 and 3.5. pH values <\/a>between 0 and 6.99 are classified as acidic. The nearer to 0, the more acidic it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Should you be eating them?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Strawberry’s acidity level falls about where soda’s on the scale. They are still much healthier than a can of soda. Strawberry fruits are also packed with vitamins C, iron, B-6, calcium, and magnesium. As antioxidants, they are also beneficial for your heart and keep your blood sugar levels in check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if you have acid reflux disease?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Acid from your stomach flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach (esophagus) when you suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD<\/a>). Your esophagus can be irritated by this backwash (acid reflux). Since strawberries are acidic, therefore eating them in large quantities can cause heartburn. Consumption of one or two strawberries however is not dangerous given the high acidity of strawberries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strawberry lovers who have acid reflux disease can still eat these delicious fruits without causing a reaction. You can neutralize acidic strawberries by pairing them with alkaline foods. If you’re making a smoothie with strawberries, unsweetened almond milk can be used as the liquid. Almond milk, when consumed, produces alkaline in your body. If you combine the two, you can avoid acid reflux while still enjoying strawberries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to judge whether strawberries are more or less acidic?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The pH level of strawberries can vary from type to type. Usually, if the strawberry has more bitterness they would be more acidic than the sweet ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What types of acid are found in Strawberries?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Strawberries contain the following five types of acids:<\/p>\n\n\n\n