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Lemon Juice
10.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Closest citrus juice swap; slightly less bitter, use 1:1 in marinades, dressings, and cocktails
10.0
vegan lime juice
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5 vegan substitutes for lime juice — top pick Lemon Juice at 100% function match.
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02
Lemons
10.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Squeeze one lemon for about 3 tbsp juice; slightly less bitter and more sour than lime
10.0
03
Limes
10.01 tbsp : 2 tbsp
Squeeze one lime for 2 tbsp juice; fresher flavor than bottled, add zest for extra punch
10.0
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04
Red Wine Vinegar
6.71 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Use 1:1 in marinades and dressings; adds fruity depth but lacks citrus brightness
6.7
05
Tamarinds
6.01:1
Sour-sweet fruit pulp; dissolve in warm water, adds fruity depth to curries and dressings
6.0
pitfalls to avoid
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Lemon Juice: Less bitter than lime; slightly brighter citrus note
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Limes: Fresh lime is brighter than bottled juice
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Red Wine Vinegar: No citrus brightness; fruity wine-acid instead
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Tamarinds: Sour-sweet fruit depth, not sharp citrus acid
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Tamarinds: Thick sticky pulp — dissolve in warm water first