Acid is substance having a sour or sharp flavor and alkali is a substance having a slightly soapy flavor. A substance's degree of acidity is measured on the pH scale, acids have a pH of 0 - 7 and alkalis is a substance having a pH of 7 - 14. Most foods are somewhat acidic. Foods generally referred to as acids include citrus juices, vinegar and wines. A few alkalis are olives and baking soda.
A woody perennial herb with dark green, needle-like leaves and spires of small, white, pink, purple or blue flowers. It has a very pungent fragrance and may be used for cosmetics and decorative purposes, as well as culinary uses. Rosemary adds a great flavor to lamb, pork, chicken and salmon as well as several soups and sauces. A native of the Mediterranean region, rosemary grows wild on dry shrub and is cultivated all year round.
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